Medical Terms Relating to Cardiovascular System Flashcards
the lowest part of the heart
apex
one of the top chambers of the heart
atrium
the top portion of the heart
base
arteries of the neck that supply blood to the head and neck
carotid
the innermost layer of the heart
endocardium
the outer layer of the heart
epicardium
spaces between the ribs
intercostal
a large vein in the throat
jugular
the middle muscular layer of the heart
myocardium
thick sac surrounding the heart
pericardium
the wall between the left and right sides of the heart
septum
the chest contains the heart and the lungs
thorax
a cavity at the bottom of the heart
ventricles
a major portion of the arterial circulation which branches off the left ventricle and carries oxygenated blood
aorta
one of the large blood vessels carrying blood away from the heart
artery
small arteries
arterioles
one of the microscopic blood vessels
capillary
the arteries that branch off the aorta and encircle and supply the heart
coronary arteries
refers to inside the blood vessels
intravascular
a large vein that brings deoxygenated blood from the lower part of the body to the heart
inferior vena cava
a large vein that brings deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body to the heart
superior vena cava
a structure that prevents the backflow of fluids that pass through it
valve
refers to blood vessels
vascular
a blood vessel that collects blood from the capillaries and carries it back to the heart
vein
one of the small veins or blood vessels that collect blood from the capillary
venule
