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