Mammalian Anatomy Flashcards
Vein
To heart
Artery
Away from heart
Pulmonary Artery
Brings CO2 rich blood to the lungs
Pulmonary Vein
Bring O2 rich blood to the heart
Jugular Vein
Bring blood from head and arms to Superior Vena Cava
Carotid Artery
Brings blood from heart to the head and arms
Superior Vena Cava
Brings blood from Jugular Vein (head and arms) to the heart
Inferior Vena Cava
Brings deoxygenated blood from the lower part of body to the heart
Aorta
Brings oxygenated blood from heart all the way down to the Iliac artery (lower body)
Mesenteric Arteries
Branches off aorta to go to the digestive tract
Hepatic Portal Vein
Brings blood from Digestive Tract to the Liver
Renal Artery
Brings oxygenated blood from aorta to the Kidneys
Renal Vein
Brings deoxygenated blood from the Kidneys to the Inferior Vena Cava
Illiac Artery
Brings oxygenated blood to the lower body
Iliac Vein
Brings deoxygenated blood from lower body to the inferior Vena Cava