Angio Flashcards
Which element of blood promotes blood clotting
Platelets
Which of the following is not a function of the cardiovascular system
Producing red blood cells
Which vessel carries blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
Pulmonary vein
Which heart valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle
Mitral valve
Which two vessels deliver blood to the heart muscle
R&L coronary arteries
Which of the following vessels do/does not supply blood to the brain
Subclavian arteries
The right common carotid artery bifurcates into the external and internal carotid arteries at the level of
C4
The s shaped portion of the internal carotid artery is termed the
Carotid siphon
Which of the following vessels is not part of the arterial circle (circle of Willis)
Middle cerebral artery
Eventually the external jugular vein connects with the ____to form the Brachiocephalic vein
Vertebral vein
Which veins drain blood from the meninges of the brain
Internal jugular veins
Which veins drain blood from the scalp and facial region
External jugular veins
Which dural venous sinus is located within the inner aspect of the longitudinal fissure of the brain
Superior sagittal sinus
Which term describes a variation of the aorta in which the descending aorta is arched to the right
Inverse aorta
Which vein drains and recieves blood from the intercostal, bronchial, esophageal, and phrenic veins
Azygos vein
Which of the branches of the abdominal aorta is considered the most superior
Celiac artery
Which of the following provides blood to the majority of the small intestine and portions of the large intestine
Superior mesenteric artery
Which specific artery provides blood to the pelvic organs including the bladder, rectum, reproductive organs, and pelvic muscles
Internal iliac artery
The hepatic portal vein carries blood from the abdominal digestive track to the
Liver
Which two vessels unite to form the hepatic portal vein
Superior mesenteric and splenic veins
On the right side of the body, the subclavian artery is a branch of the
Brachiocephalic artery
Which vein is most commonly used to draw blood from the arm
Median cubital
Which of the following arteries is not found in the lower limb
Deep palmar
Which is the longest vein in the body
Great saphenous vein
Which of the following functions is not performed by the lymphatic system
Synthesizing certain amino acids
What is the largest lymph vessel in the body
Thoracic duct
How long should solid food be withheld prior to angiography
8 hours
Which of the following vessels is not a typical puncture site for catheterization during angiography
External iliac artery
The contrast medium of choice for angiography is
Nonionic water-soluble iodinated