Blood Vessels: Part 2 - Major Vessels

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to human anatomy, specifically focusing on blood vessels and their functions.

Aorta

The large artery that is the main source of blood supply to the body, giving rise to all other arteries.

Pulmonary Trunk

The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Coronary Arteries

The first branches of the aorta that supply blood to the heart muscle.

Brachiocephalic Trunk

The major artery that branches off the aortic arch and supplies blood to the right arm and head.

Internal Carotid Arteries

Arteries that supply blood to the brain, arising from the common carotid arteries.

Hepatic Portal System

A system of veins that directs blood from the digestive organs to the liver for processing.

Renal Portal System

A system involving blood flow from the glomerulus and peritubular capillaries.

Venipuncture

The medical procedure of obtaining intravenous access for intravenous therapy or venous blood sampling.

Great Saphenous Vein

The longest vein in the body, commonly used for vascular grafts in surgeries.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, measured in mm Hg.

Systolic Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the ventricles contract.

Diastolic Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the ventricles relax.