Cardiovascular Anatomy Identification

This flashcard set provides the identification names for major arteries, veins, and organs as listed in the anatomical lecture notes across multiple body regions.

Brachiocephalic Artery

An artery to be identified in the upper body and thoracic region alongside the common carotid and subclavian arteries.

Common Carotid Artery

A major artery identified in the head and neck region.

External Carotid Artery

A branch of the common carotid artery specified for identification in the head and neck.

Internal Carotid Artery

A branch of the common carotid artery identified within the head and neck anatomical sequence.

Occipital Artery

A specific artery of the head identified in the anatomical list.

Subclavian Artery

An artery identified in the upper body and upper limb region.

Superficial Temporal Artery

An artery of the head identified as part of the superficial temporal vessels.

Dural Sinuses

Venous channels identified in the head and neck region.

External Jugular Vein

A vein of the neck identified alongside the facial and internal jugular veins.

Facial Vein

A vein of the head region identified in the anatomical sequence.

Internal Jugular Vein

A major vein of the neck identified for identification.

Right Subclavian Vein

A vein identified in the upper chest and right upper limb sequence.

Superficial Temporal Vein

A vein of the head identified alongside the superficial temporal artery.

Vertebral Vein

A vein identified in the head and neck anatomical sequence.

Arch of the Aorta

The curved portion of the aorta identified as a major landmark in the thoracic cavity.

Descending Aorta

The part of the aorta identified traveling downward through the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Left Common Carotid Artery

A specific branch identified as coming from the arch of the aorta on the left side.

Left Subclavian Artery

A vessel identified as the third branch of the arch of the aorta.

Right Common Carotid Artery

A branch of the brachiocephalic artery identified in the neck anatomy.

Right Subclavian Artery

A vessel identified as a branch originating from the brachiocephalic artery on the right side.

Inferior Vena Cava

The major vein identified returning blood from the lower body to the heart.

Left Brachiocephalic Vein

A vein identified in the thoracic region on the left side.

Right Brachiocephalic Vein

A vein identified in the thoracic region on the right side.

Superior Vena Cava

The major vein identified returning blood from the upper body to the heart.

Abdominal Aorta

The portion of the aorta identified within the abdominal region.

Celiac Trunk

A major arterial branch identified originating from the abdominal aorta.

Inferior Mesenteric Artery

An artery identified in the abdomen alongside the superior mesenteric artery.

Superior Mesenteric Artery

An artery identified in the abdominal region for identification.

Hepatic Portal Vein

A vein of the digestive system identified in the hepatic sequence.

Hepatic Vein

A vein identified as draining blood from the liver.

Liver

The organ identified in the same sequence as the hepatic and portal veins.

Axillary Artery

An artery identified in the upper limb region between the subclavian and brachial arteries.

Brachial Artery

The major artery identified in the upper arm.

Radial Artery

An artery identified in the forearm along the radial side.

Ulnar Artery

An artery identified in the forearm along the ulnar side.

Axillary Vein

A vein identified in the upper limb region corresponding to the axillary artery.

Basilic Vein

A vein identified in the upper limb anatomical sequence.

Brachial Vein

A vein identified in the upper arm region.

Cephalic Vein

A vein identified in the upper limb anatomical sequence.

Median Cubital Vein

A vein identified in the upper limb, specifically the elbow region.

Radial Vein

A vein identified in the forearm region alongside the radial artery.

Ulnar Vein

A vein identified in the forearm region alongside the ulnar artery.

Anterior Tibial Artery

An artery identified in the lower leg anatomical sequence.

Common Iliac Artery

A major artery identified in the pelvic region.

Deep Femoral Artery

An artery identified as a deep branch in the thigh or femoral region.

Dorsalis Pedis Artery

An artery identified on the upper surface of the foot.

External Iliac Artery

An artery identified in the pelvic region leading toward the leg.

Femoral Artery

The main artery identified in the thigh region.

Internal Iliac Artery

An artery identified in the pelvic region alongside the external iliac artery.

Popliteal Artery

An artery identified behind the knee region.

Common Iliac Vein

A major vein identified in the pelvic region.

Dorsal Venous Arch

A vascular network identified on the foot.

External Iliac Vein

A vein identified in the pelvic region draining from the femoral vein.

Femoral Vein

The main vein identified in the thigh region.

Great Saphenous Vein

A long vein identified in the lower limb anatomical sequence.

Internal Iliac Vein

A vein identified in the pelvic region alongside the external iliac vein.

Small Saphenous Vein

A vein identified in the lower leg anatomical sequence.