Cardiac vocab Flashcards
An artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the brain.
Carotid artery
A vein that carries oxygen-poor blood from the brain to the heart.
Jugular vein
A vein that carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.
Pulmonary vein
An artery that carries oxygen poor blood from the heart to the lungs
Pulmonary artery
An artery that wraps around the heart
Coronary artery
A vein that wraps around the heart
Coronary vein
Relating to the heart
Cardiac
Relating to the lungs
Pulmonary
Oxygen-rich blood
Oxygen
Oxygen-poor blood
Carbon dioxide
heart muscle
Myocardium
Name 3 types of blood vessels
Artery, Vein, and Capillaries
A loop where blood flows from the heart to the body and back to the heart
Circulatory System
A loop where blood flows from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart
Pulmonary circuit
A hearts natural pacemaker that sends natural electrical impulses, causing the heart to contract properly. It is found in the right atrium
SA Node
The biggest artery in the body
Aorta
the biggest vein located at the top of the body
Superior Vena CAVA
the biggest vein locating at the bottom half of the bottom of the body.
Inferior Vena CAVA
