peripheral vascular terminology Flashcards
1
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temporal arteries
A
on temples
2
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carotid arteries
A
on both sides of the neck
3
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brachial arteries
A
above crease of elbow
4
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radial arteries
A
on wrists
5
Q
femoral arteries
A
on bikini line
6
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popliteal arteries
A
behind knee
7
Q
dorsalis pedis
A
pulse on dorsal foot
8
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posterior tibial pulse
A
behind medial malleolus
9
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jugular veins
A
veins that collect blood from head
10
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valvular incompetence
A
when the av and sl valves don’t close completely and allow blood to backflow
11
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claudication
A
thigh, calf, or butt pain when walking
12
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the allen test
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tests arterial blood supply to hands
13
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venous insufficiency
A
veins fail to return blood to heart
14
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lymphedema
A
build-up of fluid in soft body tissues, lymphs are damaged or blocked
15
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raynaud phenomenon
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causes blood vessels in extremities to narrow, which restricts blood flow
