Arteries Flashcards
Two arteries formed by the division of the brachiocephalic trunk
Common carotid, subclavian
First artery that branches off the ascending aorta; serves the heart
Coronary
Two paired arteries serving the brain
Internal carotid, vertebral
Largest artery of the body
Aorta
Arterial network on the Dorsum of the foot
Dorsalis pedis
Artery that supplied the diaphragm
Phrenic
Artery that serves the posterior thigh
Deep artery of thigh
Artery that splits to form the radial and ulnar arteries
Brachial
Artery generally Ausculated to determine blood pressure in the arm
Brachial
Artery that supplied the last half of the large intestine
Inferior mesentric
Artery that serves the pelvis
Internal iliac
External iliac becomes this artery
Femoral
Major artery serving the arm
Brachial
Artery that supplies most of the small intestine
Superior mesenteric
The terminal branches of the dorsal; or descending aorta
Common iliac