PHA 538 Lab 13: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Flashcards covering major arteries, veins, and venous systems of the human body including the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, and limbs based on the Lab 13 study guide.

Aortic arch

Connects the ascending and descending aorta.

Brachiocephalic trunk

Supplies the right side of the brain, head, neck, and right superior limb.

Right common carotid artery

Supplies the right side of the brain, head, and neck.

Right subclavian artery

Supplies the right superior limb.

Left common carotid artery

Supplies the left side of the brain, head, and neck.

Left subclavian artery

Supplies the left superior limb.

Superior thyroid artery

Supplies the thyroid gland and larynx.

Lingual artery

Supplies the tongue and floor of the mouth.

Facial artery

Supplies the face and submandibular gland.

Maxillary artery

Supplies the mandible, maxilla, and muscles of mastication.

Middle meningeal artery (MMA)

Supplies the periosteum of the skull and the dura mater.

Superficial temporal artery

Supplies the lateral face, scalp, and temporomandibular joint.

Internal carotid artery (ICA)

Supplies most of the anterior surface of the brain.

Middle cerebral artery (MCA)

Supplies the lateral surface of the brain.

Anterior cerebral artery (ACA)

Supplies the midline surface of the brain.

Anterior communicating artery

Creates anastomoses between the anterior cerebral arteries.

Vertebral artery

Supplies the upper spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, and posterior brain.

Basilar artery

Supplies the cerebellum and posterior brain.

Posterior cerebral artery (PCA)

Supplies the posteroinferior surface of the brain.

Superior sagittal sinus

Receives venous blood from the superior surface of the brain.

Cavernous sinus

Receives blood from the eye, deep face, and brain.

Sigmoid sinus

Joins the internal jugular vein.

Internal jugular vein (IJV)

Drains blood from the brain, skull, and oral cavity.

Brachiocephalic vein

Drains blood from the head, neck, and superior limbs.

Descending thoracic aorta

Supplies blood to the thoracic organs.

Azygos vein

Delivers blood from intercostal veins to the superior vena cava.

Celiac trunk

Supplies the distal esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and proximal duodenum.

Superior mesenteric artery

Supplies the small intestine and parts of the colon.

Inferior mesenteric artery

Supplies the distal colon and rectum.

Renal artery

Supplies blood to the kidney.

Hepatic portal system

Connects abdominal organs to the liver.

Hepatic portal vein

Carries blood from the spleen and superior mesenteric veins to the liver.

Axillary artery

Supplies the upper limb.

Brachial artery

Supplies the anterior compartment of the thigh.

Cephalic vein

Carries blood from the lateral aspect of the hand.

Median cubital vein

Connects the cephalic and basilic veins.

Internal iliac artery

Supplies pelvic organs and perineum.

Femoral artery

Supplies the anterior compartment of the thigh.

Popliteal artery

Supplies the knee joint and leg muscles.

Dorsalis pedis artery

Supplies the dorsum of the foot.

Great saphenous vein

Carries blood from the medial and anterior surfaces of the leg and thigh.