Circulatory System Vascular Anatomy

This set of flashcards covers the major arteries related to the circulatory system, including their names and the areas they supply blood to.

A.carotis communis dx

The right common carotid artery, supplying blood to the head and neck.

Truncus brachiocephalicus

The brachiocephalic trunk that branches into arteries supplying the right arm and head.

A.subclavia dx

The right subclavian artery, providing blood to the right arm.

A.carotis interna sin/dx

The internal carotid artery, supplying blood to the brain.

Arcus aortae

The aortic arch, a curved section of the aorta from which major arteries branch.

Aorta ascendens

The ascending aorta, which carries blood from the heart upward.

A.mesenterica inferior

The inferior mesenteric artery supplying blood to the large intestine.

A.renalis sin/dx

The renal arteries supplying blood to the kidneys.

A.iliaca externa sin/dx

The external iliac arteries supplying blood to the legs.

A.carotis externa sin/dx

The external carotid arteries supplying blood to the face and skull.

A.subclavia sin

The left subclavian artery, providing blood to the left arm.

Aorta descendens

The descending aorta, which continues downward from the aortic arch.

Aorta thoracalis

The thoracic aorta, the section of the aorta within the thoracic cavity.

Aorta abdominalis

The abdominal aorta, the section of the aorta that runs through the abdomen.

Truncus coeliacus

The celiac trunk branching into arteries supplying the liver, stomach, and spleen.

A.mesenterica superior

The superior mesenteric artery supplying blood to the small intestine.

Bifurcatio aortae

The point at which the aorta splits into the common iliac arteries.

A.ovarica/testiculais sin/dx

The ovarian/testicular arteries supplying blood to the ovaries or testes.

A.iliaca communis sin/dx

The common iliac arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and lower limbs.

A.iliaca interna sin/dx

The internal iliac arteries supplying blood to the pelvic organs.