Arteries, Veins & Flashcards
What are the first branches of the aorta?
Coronary arteries
Where does the aortic arch start and end?
T4
What lies in between the 2 common carotids?
Trachea
When does the internal carotid artery branch?
When it hits the brain
Where does the bifurcation of the brachiocephalic occur? (Common carotid and subclavian)
Top of thyroid
What lies between the subclavian artery and vein on first rib?
Anterior scalene tubercle
What receptors are present at the bifurcation of common carotid?
Carotid sinus = baroreceptor
Carotid body = chemoreceptor
What does the carotid body (chemoreceptor) detect?
PCO2
PO2
pH
Where does the middle Meningeal come from?
Maxillary artery
What are the 2 terminal branches of the ECA?
Maxillary
Superficial temporal
What fossa does the maxillary artery pass through?
Infratemporal fossa
What does the superior thyroid supply?
Supplies thyroid gland
What does the lingual artery supply?
Supplies tongue