Cardiovascular (old) Flashcards
Functions of ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale of the atria. What do they develop into outside of the womb?
Ductus arteriosus: Bypasses pulmonary circuit to the aorta. Connects the aorta and pulmonary trunk. becomes ligamentum arteriosus
Foramen Ovale of the Atria: Shunts blood from the R. atria to the L. atria. Develops into fossa ovale
What blood vessels form the Circle of Willis?
- Anterior communicating artery
- Anterior Cerebral Artery
- Posterior communicating artery
- posterior cerebral artery
- Internal Carotid arteries
Where Are Tunics found and what kind of tissue are they made of?
Found in all blood vessels except capillaries.
- Tunica Intima: Endothelium
- Tunica Media: Smooth Muscle
- Tunica Externa: Collagen CT

Anterior Cerebral Artery

Anterior Communicating Artery

Basilar Artery

Basilic Vein

Internal Carotid Artery

Middle Cerebral Artery

Posterior Cerebral Artery and Vein

Posterior Communicating Artery

Vertebral Artery

Anterior Cerebral Artery

Axillary Artery

Axillary Vein

Right Facial Artery

Rt Facial Vein

Great Cerebral Vein

Rt Internal Carotid Artery

Lingual Artery

Ophthalmic Artery

Superior Vena Cava

Vertebral Artery

Vertebral Vein