Cardiovascular System Flashcards
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Aort/o
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Aorta
Largest artery in the human body, originates from the left ventricle of heart extending down to abdomen.
1
Q
Angi/o
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Vessel
2
Q
Arter/o, arteri/o
A
Artery
3
Q
Arteriol/o
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Arteriole
Tiny branch of an artery that leads into capillaries
4
Q
Atri/o
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Atrium
Portion of blood collection chamber of the heart, blood enters the heart , also called auricle
5
Q
Cardi/o
A
Heart
6
Q
Phleb/o
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Vein
7
Q
Valv/o, Valvul/o
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Valve
8
Q
Vas/o, Vascul/o
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Vessel, duct
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Ven/o, ven/i
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Vein
10
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Ventricul/o
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Cavity, ventricle ; muscular chamber that pumps blood out of the heart and into circulatory system
