OPT 114: Blood Vessels - Arteries

aorta

largest artery in the body; carries oxygen rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body

aortic arch, ascending aorta, descending aorta, abdominal aorta

4 sections of the aorta

ascending aorta

give rise to coronary arteries that supply the heart

aortic arch

covers over the heart; gives rise to branches that supply the head, neck, and arms; divides into 3 main arteries

left common carotid artery, left subclavian artery, brachiocephallic artery

arteries branching from the aortic arch

brachiocephallic artery

divides into the right common carotid and right subclavian arteries

descending aorta

travels down through the chest; small branches supply the ribs and some chest structures

abdominal aorta

begins at the diaphragm; splits to become the paired iliac arteries in the lower abdomen to supply the legs and most of the major organs (ex. stomach, pancreas)

aortic arch; ascending aorta; abdominal aorta; descending aorta

What's "1","2","3", and "4", respectfully?

left common corotiid artery; left subclavian artery; descending aorta; arch of aorta; ascending aorta; brachiocephalic artery; right subclavian artery; right common carotid artery

What's "1","2","3","4","5","6","7", and "8", respectfully?