Arteries Flashcards
Aorta
Largest artery in the body and main trunk of entire arterial system.
Aortic arch
The first section of the aorta, where it makes a 180-degree curve from its initial craniodorsal direction to a caudal direction.
Arteriole
Tiny arterial branch.
Axillary
Branch of subclavian artery that distributes to axilla and forelimbs.
Brachial
Axillary artery branch distributing to forelimb.
Brachiocephalic
Aortic arch branch distributing to head, neck, and right forelimb.
Carotids
Right and left common carotids, originating from brachiocephalic artery, distributing to right and left sides of head.
Celiac trunk
Branch of abdominal aorta distributing to stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, and duodenum.
Colic
Distributes to colon.
Coronary
Left and right arteries distributing to left and right side of myocardial muscle
Femoral
Branch of external iliac artery that distributes to external genitalia, hind leg, and lower abdominal wall.
Iliac
The common iliac artery and its branches distributes to the pelvis, abdominal wall, hind legs, and reproductive organs.
Mesenteric
Cranial and caudal branches of the abdominal aorta distributing respectively to lower half of colon and rectum and to small intestine and proximal half of colon.
Nutrient
Any artery that supplies blood to bone marrow.
Ovarian
Branch of abdominal aorta that distributes to ovaries, uterine tube, and ureters.
Pulmonary
Only arteries in body that carry non oxygenated blood, which is delivered to lungs for oxygenation.
Renal
Branch of abdominal aorta that distributes to kidneys, adrenals, and ureters.
Subclavian
Two arteries distributing to neck, forelimbs, thoracic wall, spinal cord, brain, and meninges.
Testicular
Branch of abdominal aorta that supplies testicles and associated structures.
Thoracic
Three arteries distributing respectively to pectoral muscles and mammary glands; axillary area of chest wall, and diaphragm, structures of mediastinum, and anterior thoracic wall.
Ulnar
Brachial artery branch distributing to foreleg.
