vessels and circulation #2

Question 1

inferior vena cava

Answer 1

veins inferior to the diaphragm merge to collectively form this vein, which is the largest diameter of any vessel in the body.

Question 2

where is the inferior vena cava in relation to the descending abdominal aorta.

Answer 2

it lies to the right of the descending aorta

Question 3

left and right brachiocephalic veins

Answer 3

the veins that drain the head, neck, and upper limbs merge together to form these veins.

Question 4

superior vena cava

Answer 4

the left and right brachiocephalic veins merge to form this vein

Question 5

internal jugular vein

Answer 5

lies deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscles and eventually merges with the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein

Question 6

external jugular vein

Answer 6

travels superficial to the sternocleidomastoid muscle

Question 7

vertebral veins

Answer 7

extend through the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae and drain into the brachiocephalic veins

Question 8

dural venous sinuses

Answer 8

most of the venous blood of the cranium drains through these

Question 9

cavernous sinus

Answer 9

receives input from the superior ophthalmic veins and the inferior ophthalmic veins that drain the skin in the region of the nose

Question 10

Where does most of the blood from the dural venous sinuses collect

Answer 10

the internal jugular veins

Question 11

azygous vein

Answer 11

receives venous drainage from the veins of the lumbar region, the sacral region, the intercostal muscles, the bronchi, esophagus, and pericardium. it then merges with the superior vena cava

Question 12

bronchail veins

Answer 12

drain into the azygous system of veins

Question 13

esophageal veins

Answer 13

drain the esophageal wall and travel to the azygous vein or the left gastric vein

Question 14

superior phrenic veins

Answer 14

merge with the inferior vena cava

Question 15

inferior phrenic veins

Answer 15

merge with the inferior vena cava

Question 16

musculophrenic veins

Answer 16

travel through the branches that eventually lead to the brachiocephalic veins

Question 17

hepatic portal system

Answer 17

inferior mesenteric vein, splenic vein, and the superior mesenteric vein all merge in this system

Question 18

portal system

Answer 18

the veins that drain one group of capillaries dilver blood to another group of capillaries, which then are drained by the usual venules and veins that lead to the vena cava and the right atrium of the heart

Question 19

hepatic portal vein

Answer 19

receives oxygen poor, but nutrient rich, blood from the gastrointestinal organs. intestines, pancreas, spleen, stomach, gallbladder

Question 20

sinusoids

Answer 20

liver capillaries

Question 21

where do veins of the organs and structures of the pelvis and perineum merge

Answer 21

the internal iliac veins

Question 22

dorsal venous arch (on hand)

Answer 22

drains into both the basilic vein and the cephalic vein

Question 23

basilic vein

Answer 23

runs adjacent to the medial surface of the upper limb and eventually help form the axillary vein

Question 24

cephalic vein

Answer 24

runs alongside the lateral aspect of the upper limb and eventually drains into the axillary vein

Question 25

medial cubital vein

Answer 25

connects the cephalic and basilic vein

Question 26

venipuncture

Answer 26

vein is punctured to draw blood or inject medication

Question 27

where do the digital and palmar venous arches drain

Answer 27

pairs of radial veins and ulnar veins

Question 28

brachial veins

Answer 28

at the cubital fossa the radial and ulnar veins merge

Question 29

axillary vein

Answer 29

the brachial and basilic veins merge

Question 30

subclavian vein

Answer 30

superior to the lateral border of the first rib the axillary vein is renamed to the subclavian vein

Question 31

where does the dorsal venous arch of the foot drain

Answer 31

the great saphenous and the small saphenous veins

Question 32

great saphenous vein

Answer 32

is the longest vein the in the body. originates in the medial side of the ankle and extend adjacent to the medial side of the entire lower limb before it drains into the femoral vein

Question 33

small saphenous vein

Answer 33

extends adjacent to the lateral side of the ankle and then travels along the posterior calf before draining into the popliteal vein

Question 34

where do the digital veins and posterior tibial v eins drain

Answer 34

into pairs of anterior tibial veins and posterior veins

Question 35

pulmonary trunk

Answer 35

artery immediately after the right ventricle

Question 36

left and right pulmonary arteries

Answer 36

branches of the pulmonary trunk that lead to the lungs

Question 37

pulmonary veins

Answer 37

leave lungs and take newly oxygenated blood to the left side of the heart

Question 38

Golden hour

Answer 38

trauma to pulmonary veins requires surgery within an hour

Question 39

what does the umbilical vein turn into

Answer 39

ligamentum teres

Question 40

what do the umbilical arteries turn into

Answer 40

medial umbilical ligaments

Question 41

what does the ductus venosus turn into

Answer 41

ligamentum venosum

Question 42

septum primum

Answer 42

flap that closes off the fossa ovale at birth

Question 43

what does the ductus arteriosus turn into

Answer 43

ligamentum arteriosum