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The cardiovascular system Flashcards

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Ascending aorta

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distributes oxygen and nutrients to the heart via the coronary arteries

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Aortic arch

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This has three major branches — the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery
It sends blood to the upper body, including the head, neck, and arms

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Descending aorta

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The descending aorta sends blood to your torso, abdomen, and lower body
It’s referred to as the thoracic aorta above the diaphragm, but after passing the diaphragm, it becomes the abdominal aorta

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Left and right common carotid

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The left common carotid comes directly off the aortic arch, while the right common carotid comes from the brachiocephalic trunk

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External carotid

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These paired arteries are derived from the common carotid arteries. The external carotid supplies blood to areas like the face, lower jaw, and neck

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Internal carotid

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Like the external carotid, these paired arteries are also derived from the common carotid arteries. They’re the primary arteries supplying blood to the brain

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Vertebral

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Formed off of the subclavian arteries, these paired arteries travel up the neck, where they also supply blood to the brain

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Thyrocervical trunk

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Also derived from the subclavian arteries, the thyrocervical trunk branches into several vessels that send blood to the thyroid, neck, and upper back

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Parts of the aorta?

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Ascending aorta
Aortic arch
Descending aorta

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Arteries of the head and neck?

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Left and right common carotid
External carotid
Internal carotid
Vertebral
Thyrocervical trunk
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Arteries of the torso?

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Bronchial
Esophageal
Pericardial
Intercostal
Superior phrenic
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Bronchial

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There are typically two bronchial arteries, one on the left and one on the right. They supply blood to the lungs

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Esophageal

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The esophageal artery provides blood to the esophagus

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Pericardial

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This artery supplies blood to the pericardium, which is a membrane that surrounds the heart

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Intercostal

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The intercostal arteries are a pair of arteries on either side of the body that send blood to various areas of the torso, including the vertebrae, spinal cord, back muscles, and skin

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Superior phrenic

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Like the intercostal arteries, the superior phrenic arteries are paired and deliver blood to the vertebrae, spinal cord, skin, and diaphragm

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Arteries of the abdomen?

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Celiac trunk
Superior mesenteric
Inferior mesenteric
Inferior phrenic
Adrenal
Renal
Lumbar
Gonadal
Common iliac
Internal iliac
External iliac
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Celiac trunk

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Branching off from the abdominal aorta, the celiac trunk divides into smaller arteries that supply organs such as the stomach, liver, and spleen

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Superior mesenteric

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Also branching off of the abdominal aorta, it sends blood to the small intestine, pancreas, and most of the large intestine

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Inferior mesenteric

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Like the superior mesenteric artery, this artery also branches off of the abdominal aorta and supplies blood to the last portion of the large intestine, which includes the rectum

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Inferior phrenic

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These are paired arteries that supply blood to the diaphragm

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Adrenal

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The adrenal arteries are paired arteries that send blood to the adrenal glands

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Renal

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These paired arteries deliver blood to the kidneys

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Lumbar

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These paired arteries send blood to the vertebrae and spinal cord

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Gonadal

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The gonadal arteries are paired arteries that send blood to the testes in males and the ovaries in females

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Common iliac

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This branch of the abdominal aorta divides into the internal and external iliac arteries

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Internal iliac

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Derived from the common iliac artery, this artery supplies blood to the bladder, pelvis, and external portion of the genitals. It also supplies the uterus and vagina in females

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External iliac

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Also arising from the common iliac artery, this artery eventually becomes the femoral artery

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Arteries of the arm?

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Axillary
Brachial
Radial and ulnar

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Axillary

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This is the name given to the subclavian artery as it exits the torso and enters the arm

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Brachial

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This delivers blood to the upper region of the arm

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Radial and ulnar

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These run alongside the two bones of the forearm where they eventually divide to deliver blood to the wrist and hand

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Arteries of the legs?

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Femoral
Genicular
Popliteal
Anterior and posterior tibial

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Femoral

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Derived from the external iliac artery, this artery supplies blood to the thigh and divides into the various smaller arteries that supply the legs

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Genicular

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This supplies blood to the knee region

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Popliteal

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This is the name given to the femoral artery as it passes below the knee

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Anterior and posterior tibial

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Derived from the popliteal artery, these arteries supply blood to the lower portion of the leg. When they reach the ankle, they divide further to supply the ankle and foot region

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Overall function of arteries?

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Transports blood away from the heart

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Pulmonary circulation of arteries?

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Moves oxygen-depleted blood from the heart to the lungs

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Systemic circulation of arteries?

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Delivers oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body’s tissues

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Pressure within arteries?

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high

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Structure of arteries?

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Thick, elastic walls

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Largest form of arteries?

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Aorta

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Smallest form of arteries?

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Arterioles

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Overall function of veins?

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Transports blood toward the heart

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Pulmonary circulation of veins?

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Sends oxygen-rich blood from the lungs back to the heart

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Systemic circulation of veins?

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Returns oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart from the body’s tissues

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Pressure within veins?

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Low

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Structure of veins?

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Thin walls with valves to prevent backflow of blood

50
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Largest form of veins?

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Vena cava

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Smallest form of veins?

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Venules

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