Functions of Major arteries

Jugular Vein

Brings deoxy. blood from the head to the heart

Carotid Artery

Brings oxy. blood from the branch off of the aorta to the head and neck

Inferior vena cava

brings deoxy. blood to the heart from the lower body (into right atrium)

Superior Vena Cava

brings deoxy. blood to the heart from the upper half of the body

Femoral vein

brings deoxy. blood to the tight from the inferior vena cava

Tibial veins

carries deoxy. blood from a part in the leg to the heart

Pulmonary artery

carries deoxy. blood to the lungs from the heart

Tibial arteries

carries oxy. blood to a compartment in the leg from the heart

Pulmonary Vein

carries oxy. blood to the heart from the lungs

Renal artery

carries oxy. blood to the kidneys from the aorta

Aorta

delivers oxy. blood to the cells in the body. from heart to the body

Renal veins

drains oxy. blood from the kidney to the aorta

Femoral arteries

gives oxy. blood to a structure in the thighs from the heart

Lung

inhaling o2 & exhaling co2 carries oxy. blood from the lungs to the heart

Heart

pumps blood throughout the body - carriers both oxy. and deoxy. blood to the body from the heart