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