Arteries Flashcards

1
Q

Two arteries formed by the division of the brachiocephalic trunk

A

Common carotid, subclavian

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2
Q

First artery that branches off the ascending aorta; serves the heart

A

Coronary

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3
Q

Two paired arteries serving the brain

A

Internal carotid, vertebral

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4
Q

Largest artery of the body

A

Aorta

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5
Q

Arterial network on the Dorsum of the foot

A

Dorsalis pedis

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6
Q

Artery that supplied the diaphragm

A

Phrenic

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7
Q

Artery that serves the posterior thigh

A

Deep artery of thigh

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8
Q

Artery that splits to form the radial and ulnar arteries

A

Brachial

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9
Q

Artery generally Ausculated to determine blood pressure in the arm

A

Brachial

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10
Q

Artery that supplied the last half of the large intestine

A

Inferior mesentric

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11
Q

Artery that serves the pelvis

A

Internal iliac

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12
Q

External iliac becomes this artery

A

Femoral

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13
Q

Major artery serving the arm

A

Brachial

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14
Q

Artery that supplies most of the small intestine

A

Superior mesenteric

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15
Q

The terminal branches of the dorsal; or descending aorta

A

Common iliac

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16
Q

Atrial trunk that has 3 major branches

A

Celiac trunk

17
Q

Major artery, serving the tissues external to the skull

A

External coratid

18
Q

Three arteries serving the leg inferior to the knee

A

Posterior tibal, anterior tibial, peroneal

19
Q

Artery generally used to feel the pulse at the wrist

A

Radial

20
Q

Damage to the left semilunar valve would interfere with blood flow into the vessel

A

Aorta