Veins (Functions)

Question 1

Superior/Inferior Vena Cavas

Answer 1

Drain blood (from body) into right atrium of the heart.

Question 2

R/L Brachiocephalic Vein

Answer 2

Drains blood from head, neck, & upper extremities.

Question 3

Subclavian Vein

Answer 3

Drains blood from head, neck & upper limbs.

Question 4

Axillary Vein

Answer 4

(Located in upper arm). Drains into the subclavian vein.

Question 5

External Jugular Vein

Answer 5

Vein that drains from the deep parts of the face and superficial structures of the face.

Question 6

Vertebral Vein

Answer 6

Drains blood from cervical spinal cord and vertebrae.

Question 7

Internal Jugular Veins

Answer 7

Drains blood from dural sinuses of the brain.

Question 8

Common Iliac Vein

Answer 8

Drains the legs and pelvis.

Question 9

Lumbar Vein

Answer 9

Drain lumbar muscles, skin from abdominal wall, and vertebral plexuses.

Question 10

Renal Vein

Answer 10

Drains the kidney.

Question 11

Hepatic Vein

Answer 11

Drain blood from the liver.

Question 12

(Fetal) Umbilical Vein

Answer 12

Carry newly oxygenated/nutrient-rich blood back to the fetus.

Question 13

(Fetal) Umbilical Arteries

Answer 13

Carries deoxygenated blood towards the placenta for replenishment .

Question 14

(Fetal) Foramen Ovale

Answer 14

Allows blood to flow from right atrium to the left atrium during fetal development.

Question 15

(Fetal) Fossa Ovalis

Answer 15

Allows blood to pass from right to left atrium.

Question 16

(Fetal) Ductus Arteriosus

Answer 16

Shunt between pulmonary artery and aorta.

Question 17

Varicose Vein

Answer 17

• Vein bulging and pooled with blood.
• Happens because valves are malfunctioning.