Blood Circulation

subclavian artery

supplies blood to the upper extremities

subclavian veins

drains the upper extremities

great saphenous

longest vein in the human body and is superficial(meaning it is closer to the skin)

arteries

carry blood away from the heart

veins

carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart

systemic

provides circulation throughout the body except for the heart and lungs

coronary

refers to the blood flow found in the heart

pulmonary

closed circuit running from right ventricle to the pulmonary artery, throughout the lungs, back to the left ventricle via the pulmonary vein. oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the capillary bed of the lungs

lymphatic

is comprised of vessels and nodes that run parallel to our systemic circulatory system. The main function of the lymph vessels is to filter excess fluid, called lymph, and return it to the main circulation. integral to the body’s immune system.

right lymphatic duct

smaller of the two, collects lymph from the upper-right quadrant of the body

thoracic duct

this large duct drains lymph from the remainder of the body

aneurysm

weakening of the arterial wall that can leak or rupture causing serious to fatal events

thrombus

blood clot

venous thrombosis

thrombus occurs in a vein

deep vein thrombosis

deep vein of the leg

mural thrombus

blood clot usually found in the artery, especially in the aorta

varicose vein

due to weak or damage vein walls and veins. They usually show as swollen, enlarged veins in the legs

lymphadenopathy

refers to swollen lymph nodes