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