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Arteries of the body Flashcards

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Artery: Aorta

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Description: Largest artery in the body, originates from the left ventricle of the heart.
Function: Distributes oxygenated blood to the entire body.

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Artery: Carotid Artery

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Description: Two main branches: common carotid artery (left and right).
Function: Supplies blood to the head and neck regions.

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Artery: Brachial Artery

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Description: Located in the upper arm.
Function: Supplies blood to the arm and forearm.

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Artery: Radial Artery

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Description: Runs along the radius bone in the forearm.
Function: Supplies blood to the forearm and hand.

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Artery: Ulnar Artery

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Description: Runs along the ulna bone in the forearm.
Function: Supplies blood to the forearm and hand, primarily the medial side.

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Artery: Femoral Artery

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Description: Major artery of the thigh.
Function: Supplies blood to the thigh and lower abdominal wall.

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Artery: Popliteal Artery

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Description: Located behind the knee.
Function: Supplies blood to the knee joint and muscles in the thigh and calf.

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Artery: Dorsalis Pedis Artery

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Description: Runs along the dorsum of the foot.
Function: Supplies blood to the dorsum of the foot and toes

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Artery: Posterior Tibial Artery

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Description: Located in the posterior aspect of the lower leg.
Function: Supplies blood to the posterior compartment of the leg and plantar aspect of the foot.

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Artery: Renal Artery

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Description: Supplies blood to the kidneys.
Function: Provides oxygenated blood to the kidneys for filtration.

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Artery: Hepatic Artery

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Description: Supplies oxygenated blood to the liver.
Function: Nourishes liver cells and supports metabolic functions.

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Artery: Pulmonary Artery

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Description: Carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
Function: Facilitates gas exchange in the lungs.

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Artery: Coronary Arteries

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Description: Branches off the aorta, supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle itself.
Function: Ensure that the heart receives the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function properly.

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Artery: Subclavian Artery

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Description: Arises from the aortic arch, extends laterally beneath the clavicle.
Function: Supplies blood to the arms, shoulders, and chest wall.

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Artery: Axillary Artery

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Description: Continuation of the subclavian artery beyond the lateral border of the first rib.
Function: Supplies blood to the axilla (armpit), upper arm, and shoulder.

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Artery: Celiac Artery

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Description: Branches off the abdominal aorta just below the diaphragm.
Function: Supplies blood to the stomach, liver, spleen, and pancreas.

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Artery: Iliac Arteries (Common, External, and Internal)

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Description: Common iliac arteries branch off the abdominal aorta.
Function: Supply blood to the pelvis and lower limbs.

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Artery: Mesenteric Arteries (Superior and Inferior)

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Description: Arise from the abdominal aorta below the celiac artery.
Function: Supply blood to the intestines (small and large) for digestion and absorption of nutrients.

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Artery: Renal Arteries

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Description: Arise from the abdominal aorta just below the superior mesenteric artery.
Function: Supply blood to the kidneys for filtration and waste removal.

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Artery: Splenic Artery

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Description: Branches from the celiac artery.
Function: Supplies blood to the spleen, pancreas, and stomach.

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Artery: Gonadal Arteries (Ovarian or Testicular)

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Description: Arise from the abdominal aorta.
Function: Supply blood to the ovaries or testes

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Description: Branches from the celiac artery.
Function: Supplies blood to the spleen, pancreas, and stomach.

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Description: Branches from the abdominal aorta.
Function: Supply blood to the intestines and digestive organs.

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Artery: Brachiocephalic Trunk

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Description: Arises from the aortic arch.
Function: Supplies blood to the right arm and the head and neck on the right side.

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Vein: Superior Vena Cava

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Description: Large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart’s right atrium.
Function: Drains blood from the upper body, including the head, neck, arms, and chest.

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Vein: Inferior Vena Cava

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Description: Largest vein in the human body, carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart’s right atrium.
Function: Drains blood from the lower body, including the abdomen, pelvis, and legs.

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Vein: Jugular Vein (Internal and External)

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Description: Internal jugular veins run alongside the internal carotid arteries in the neck, while external jugular veins are more superficial.
Function: Drain blood from the head, face, and neck.

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Vein: Brachiocephalic Veins (Left and Right)

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Description: Formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins on each side of the body.
Function: Drains blood from the upper extremities, head, and neck.

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Vein: Subclavian Vein (Left and Right)

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Description: Paired veins that extend from the arms to the vertebral column, where they join the internal jugular veins to form the brachiocephalic veins.
Function: Drains blood from the upper limbs, shoulders, and chest wall.

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Vein: Axillary Vein

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Description: Continuation of the basilic vein in the armpit region.
Function: Drains blood from the upper arm, shoulder, and axilla.

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Vein: Cephalic Vein

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Description: Located in the superficial venous system of the upper limb, running along the lateral aspect of the arm.
Function: Drains blood from the lateral aspect of the forearm, arm, and hand.

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Vein: Basilic Vein

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Description: Located in the superficial venous system of the upper limb, running along the medial aspect of the arm.
Function: Drains blood from the medial aspect of the forearm, arm, and hand.

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Vein: Radial Vein

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Description: Runs alongside the radial artery in the forearm.
Function: Drains blood from the radial side of the forearm and hand.

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Vein: Ulnar Vein

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Description: Runs alongside the ulnar artery in the forearm.
Function: Drains blood from the ulnar side of the forearm and hand.

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Vein: Femoral Vein

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Description: Deep vein located in the thigh region, accompanying the femoral artery.
Function: Drains blood from the thigh and lower limb.

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Vein: Popliteal Vein

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Description: Located behind the knee joint, formed by the merging of the anterior and posterior tibial veins.
Function: Drains blood from the knee joint and surrounding tissues.

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Vein: Great Saphenous Vein

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Description: Longest vein in the body, running along the medial aspect of the lower limb.
Function: Drains blood from the lower limb and superficial tissues.

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Vein: Small Saphenous Vein

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Description: Located in the calf region, running along the posterior aspect of the lower limb.
Function: Drains blood from the posterior aspect of the lower limb and superficial tissues.

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Vein: Dorsalis Pedis Vein

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Description: Accompanies the dorsalis pedis artery on the dorsum of the foot.
Function: Drains blood from the dorsal surface of the foot.

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Vein: Plantar Veins

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Description: Network of veins located on the sole of the foot.
Function: Drains blood from the plantar surface of the foot.

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Vein: Hepatic Portal Vein

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Description: Carries blood from the digestive system to the liver for processing.
Function: Transports nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver.

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Vein: Renal Vein

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Description: Drains blood from the kidneys.
Function: Carries filtered blood from the kidneys to the inferior vena cava.

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Vein: Pulmonary Veins

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Description: Carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
Function: Return oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart for systemic circulation.

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Vein: Splenic Vein

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Description: Drains blood from the spleen.
Function: Transports deoxygenated blood from the spleen to the hepatic portal vein.

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Vein: Celiac Vein

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Description: Drains blood from the stomach, spleen, pancreas, and liver.
Function: Transports deoxygenated blood from the abdominal organs to the hepatic portal vein.

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Vein: Gonadal Veins (Ovarian/Testicular)

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Description: Drains blood from the ovaries (in females) or testes (in males).
Function: Carries deoxygenated blood from the reproductive organs to the inferior vena cava.

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Vein: Mesenteric Veins (Superior and Inferior)

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Description: Drains blood from the intestines (superior and inferior mesenteric) to the hepatic portal vein.
Function: Transports deoxygenated blood from the intestines to the hepatic portal vein.

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Vein: Internal Iliac Vein

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Description: Drains blood from the pelvis and internal organs of the pelvis.
Function: Returns deoxygenated blood from the pelvis to the inferior vena cava.

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Vein: External Iliac Vein

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Description: Drains blood from the lower limbs and pelvis.
Function: Returns deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs to the common iliac vein.

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