Blood Vessels Lab Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and structures relating to blood vessels in the human body, including major arteries and veins.

Ascending aorta

The part of the aorta that rises from the left ventricle of the heart.

Aortic arch

The curved portion of the aorta between the ascending and descending aorta.

Brachiocephalic trunk

The first branch of the aortic arch that supplies blood to the right arm and the head.

right common carotid artery

right subclavian artery

left common carotid artery

left subclavian artery

descending aorta

Internal carotid artery

Arteries that supply blood to the brain and the anterior circulation.

External carotid artery

Arteries that supply the face and neck.

Vertebral artery

Arteries that supply blood to the posterior parts of the brain.

anterior cerebral arteries

anterior communicating artery

middle cerebral artery

basilar artery

posterior cerebral arteries

Axillary artery

An artery that supplies blood to the upper limb.

Brachial artery

The major blood vessel supplying the arm.

Radial artery

An artery located in the forearm that supplies blood to the lateral aspect of the hand.

Ulnar artery

An artery in the forearm supplying blood to the medial aspect of the hand.

Thoracic aorta

The part of the aorta that runs through the thorax.

Abdominal aorta

The part of the aorta that travels through the abdomen.

Common iliac artery

Arteries that branch off the abdominal aorta to supply blood to the lower limbs.

external iliac artery

internal iliac artery

internal thoracic artery

anterior intercostal arteries

posterior intercostal arteries

celiac trunk

superior mesenteric artery

inferior mesenteric artery

left gastric artery

splenic artery

common hepatic artery

renal arteries

suparenal arteries

gonadal arteries

Femoral artery

The major artery of the thigh that supplies blood to the lower limb.

popliteal artery

posterior tibial artery

anterior tibial artery

superior vena cava

inferior vena cava

Internal jugular veins

Veins that drain blood from the head and neck.

External jugular veins

Veins that collect blood from the outer structures of the head.

superior sagittal sinus

inferior sagittal sinus

straight sinus

Subclavian veins

Veins that drain blood from the upper limbs; they run beneath the clavicle.

brachiocephalic veins

posterior intercostal vein

hemiazygos vein

Axillary vein

The vein formed by the union of the brachial and basilic veins.

basilic vein

brachial vein

cephalic vein

median cubital vein

external iliac vein

internal iliac vein

common iliac vein

small saphenous vein

Great saphenous vein

The longest vein in the body that runs along the length of the leg.

Femoral vein

A major vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the thigh.