Cardiovascular System Flashcards
Artery that branches up the neck to feed the brain with oxygenated blood
Common Carotid (Left/Right)
A blockage in this artery results in a stroke
Common Carotid (Left/Right)
Artery that branches off the ascending aorta, splits into branches in the arm and neck
Brachiocephalic Trunk
Artery that runs under the clavical
(Right/Left) Subclavian Artery
Large artery that runs down the abdomen
Abdominal Aorta
The bottom of the heart
Apex
Artery that runs through the underarm
Axillary Artery
Artery on the thumb side of the forearm
Radial Artery
Artery on the pinky side of the forearm
Ulnar Artery
Artery that branches off from the abdominal aorta to supply blood to the kidneys
Renal Artery
Artery that branches off from the abdominal aorta to branch down each leg
Common Iliac Artery
Artery that runs down the upper leg (thigh)
Femoral Artery
Artery that runs behind the knee
Popliteal Artery
Artery that runs through the lower leg (shin/calf area)
(Posterior/Anterior) Tibial Artery
Largest branch of the artery that brings blood to the lower extremities
External Iliac Artery
Brings blood to the right atrium from the upper half of the body
Superior Vena Cava
Artery that feeds heart with blood
(Right/Left) Coronary Artery
Blockages in this artery can cause heart attacks and death to heart tissue
(Right/Left) Coronary Artery
The general name (non-side dependent) for a valve between the atrium and ventricle
Atrioventricular Valve
The valve between the atrium and ventricle on the right side of the body
Tricuspid Valve
The valve between the atrium and the ventricle on the left side of the body
Mitral Valve
The valve that separates the aorta or the pulmonary artery from the ventricle
Semilunar Valve
