Key Blood Vessels Flashcards
1
Q
Pulmonary Artery
A
Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
2
Q
Aorta
A
The largest artery, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body.
3
Q
Vena Cava
A
The largest vein, returning deoxygenated blood to the right atrium (Superior Vena Cava: from upper body, Inferior Vena Cava: from lower body).
4
Q
Coronary Artery
A
Supplies oxygenated blood to the heart muscle itself.
5
Q
Coronary Vein
A
Removes deoxygenated blood from the heart muscle.
6
Q
Pulmonary Vein
A
Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.
