Circulation Flashcards
superficial vein that drains blood from the face
external jugular vein (EJV)
vein that accompanies the common carotid artery
internal jugular vein (IJV)
artery that supplies the UE; The ____ artery supplies the entire UE.
subclavian
artery that supplies the thigh; The ____ artery supplies the thigh.
femoral
superficial vein that drains blood from the LE
small saphenous
vein that drains blood from the UE
basilic
vessel with walls only one cell in thickness
capillary
artery that supplies the brain
internal carotid
internal layer of both arteries and veins
tunica interna
structures in veins that prevent the backflow of blood
valves
blood supply to capillary beds throughout the body
systemic circulation
microscopic vein
venule
blood vessel with the thinnest wall
capillary
vessels that supply oxygen to the heart
pulmonary circulation
primary blood reservoir in the body
liver
____ arteries are typically depicted as blue to indicate blood low in oxygen.
pulmonary
largest artery in the body
aorta
The medial and lateral plantar arteries are direct branches of the ____ artery.
posterior tibial
The ____ is a direct brach of the arch of the aorta.
left common carotid
The ____ vein is a superficial vein of the LE that is not paralleled by an artery of the same name.
great saphenous
The ____ veins empty into the SVC.
brachiocephalic
The ____ system is the largest system of double capillary beds in the body.
hepatic portal
The ___ vein drains blood from the face.
external jugular
artery that supplies the brain
vertebral
