Functions of the Arteries and Veins
Circle of Willis
A circle of arteries at the base of the brain that supply blood to the brain
hepatic portal vein
A vein connecting the capillary bed of the intestines with the capillary bed of the liver. This allows amino acids and gluocse absorbed from the intestines to be delivered first to the liver for processing before being transported throughout the circulatory system.
inferior vena cava
A vein that is the largest vein in the human body and returns blood to the right atrium of the heart from bodily parts below the diaphragm.
superior vena cava
A vein that is the second largest vein in the human body and returns blood to the right atrium of the heart from the upper half of the body.
gonadal vein
Blood returning from which of these veins would NOT first go through the hepatic portal system before returning to the inferior vena cava
Ascending Aorta
Branches off the left ventricle; carries oxygen rich blood to parts of the body above the heart
popliteal artery
Brings blood under knee
pulmonary veins
Deliver oxygen rich blood from the lungs to the left atrium
intercostal vein
Drains the rib interspaces
brachiocephalic vein
Either of the veins formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins above the heart. Carries deoxygenated blood to right atrium of heart through the anterior vena cava
Coronary Artery
Either of two arteries that arise one from the left and one from the right side of the aorta immediately above the semilunar valves and supply the tissues of the heart itself
Common Iliac Artery
Large two branches at the end of the abdominal aorta.
great saphenous vein
Longest vein in the body
Internal Iliac Artery
Main artery of pelvis
popliteal vein
Returns blood from the knee
Axillary Artery
Runs through the armpit area, giving off branches to the axillae, chest wall, and shoulder girdle.
Basilar Artery
Serves the brain stem and the cerebellum as it travels upward
femoral vein
Structure immediately medial to femoral artery in femoral sheath
Ulnar Artery
Supplies blood to the little finger side of the arm and the palm of the hand
gonadal artery
Supplies blood to the male and female gonads
Inferior Mesenteric Artery
Supplies the distal areas of the large intestine.
Common Hepatic Artery
Supplies the duodenum, stomach and liver
posterior tibial artery
The artery just behind the medial malleolus; supplies blood to the foot.
Radial vein
The deep vein of the lateral side of the forearm.
external iliac vein
The femoral vein is located under the inguinal ligament and it become the _______ ____ ____ which drains into the Inferior Vena Cava.
Brachiocephalic Trunk
The first large artery arising from the aortic arch. It carries oxygenated blood to the neck, head, and right forelimb.
basilic vein
The large vein on the inner side of the bicep and is often chosen for tntravenous injections and blood drawing
Radial Artery
The major artery in the forearm; it is palpable at the wrist on the thumb side.
Brachial Artery
The major vessel in the upper extremity that supplies blood to the arm.
femoral artery
The principal artery of the thigh, a continuation of the external iliac artery. It supplies blood to the lower abdominal wall, external genitalia, and legs. It can be palpated in the groin area.
median cubital vein
The vein in the bend of the elbow that is commonly used as a site for venipuncture
hepatic vein
The vein that carries blood away (drains) from the liver.
External Carotid Artery
These arteries are the medial branches of common carotid arteries. They carry blood to the area around the masseter muscle and chin.
internal jugular vein
Vein located at the side of the neck to collect blood from the brain and parts of the face and neck.
anterior tibial vein
Venous return that drains the anterior side of the leg; unites with the popliteal vein
posterior tibial vein
Venous return that drains the back of the leg
anterior tibial artery
What artery turns into the dorsalis pedis when it crosses the extensor retinaculum?
Aortic Arch
a curved blood vessel from which arteries branch to the head and neck.
Celiac Trunk
an arterial trunk that has three major branches, which run to the liver, spleen, and stomach
dorsal pedis artery
artery supplying the foot, lateral to the large tendon of the big toe
external jugular vein
blood from the face and scalp is drained by the
renal vein
blood vessel that carries blood away from the kidney and toward the heart
Renal Artery
blood vessel that carries blood to the kidney
Pulmonary Trunk
carries blood from right ventricle to pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary Arteries
carry deoxygenated blood out of the right ventricle and into the lungs
Superior mesenteric vein
drains entire small intestine and parts of colon and stomac
Azygos vein
drains the entire right half of posterior body wall
Subclavian Artery
either of the arteries that carry blood into the arms
subclavian vein
either of the two veins that returns blood from the arms to the heart
coronary sinus
enlarged vessel on the posterior aspect of the heart that empties blood into the right atrium
brachial vein
in the direction of the blood flow, this vessel runs deep on the medial side of the arm and receives blood from the radial and ulnar veins
small saphenous vein
joins the popliteal vein
Axillary vein
large vein transversing the axillary space of forearm
Ulnar vein
leads to brachial
superior sagittal sinus
lies along the superior margin of the flax cerebra and joins the transverse sinus, drains the deep and superior structures
Common Carotid Artery
located on each side of the neck
Abdominal Aorta
lower descending aorta, takes blood to lower trunk and legs
inferior mesenteric vein
major venous drainage from the large intestine beyond left colic flexure this normally empties into the splenic vein
Thoracic Aorta
part of the aorta the descends from the aortic arch through the thorax to the diaphragm
External Iliac Artery
passes the inguinal ligament to become the femoral artery
common iliac vein
receives blood from the internal and external iliac veins and returns blood to the inferior vena cava
internal iliac vein
single vein that travels with the iliac artery; drains the pelvis
splenic artery
supplies blood to the spleen
Internal Carotid Artery
supplies brain, eye, 80% of cerebrum
Superior Mesenteric Artery
supplies the intestine from the lower part of the duodenum through two-thirds of the transverse colon
Intercostal Artery
tiny branches of the thoracic aorta running parallel to each rib supplying blood to the intercostal muscles
Cephalic vein
vein on cranial aspect of the forearm; goes deep to brachiocephalicus and empties into the external jugular vein