The Cardiovascular system - blood supply of the upper limb Flashcards
1
Q
Once the left subclavian artery pass over the first rib where do they enter and what is there new name?
A
The axilla (armpit) and their new name is axillary arteries
2
Q
What does the axillary artery change into when it travels down the arm
A
The brachial artery
3
Q
What does the brachial artery then split into?
A
The radial and ulnar arteries
4
Q
Where do you take someone’s pulse?
A
Radial artery
5
Q
What do the radial and ulnar arteries branch into?
A
The superficial palmar arch and digital arteries
6
Q
What are the 4 veins of the arm?
A
- Axillary vein
- Cephalic vein
- Median cubital vein
- Basilic vein
