Major Arteries of the Body

Introduction to Major Arteries
- Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.
Great Arteries Near the Heart
- Brachiocephalic trunk
- Branches into the right common carotid and right subclavian arteries.
- Ascending Aorta
- Major artery that begins at the heart and branches into the arch of aorta.
- Arch of Aorta
- Transports blood to the upper part of the body.
Arteries of the Neck and Head
- Right subclavian artery
- Right common carotid artery
- Right internal carotid artery
- Right vertebral artery
- Right external carotid artery
- Left common carotid artery
- Left subclavian artery
- Left axillary artery
Arteries of the Thorax and Abdominal Region
- Thoracic Aorta
- Responsible for supplying blood to the thoracic region.
- Celiac trunk
- Supplies blood to the stomach, liver, spleen, and parts of the pancreas and duodenum.
- Common hepatic artery
- Branches from the celiac trunk to supply blood to the liver.
- Superior mesenteric artery
- Supplies blood to the intestines.
- Inferior mesenteric artery
- Supplies blood to the rectum and the lower part of the colon.
Arteries in the Lower Body
- Abdominal Aorta
- Continues from the thoracic aorta and branches into:
  - Left common iliac artery
  - Right common iliac artery
  - Left renal artery
  - Right renal artery
  - Left gonadal artery (testicular or ovarian)
- Femoral Arteries
- Left femoral artery
- Left popliteal artery
- Arteries branching further into the lower leg:
  - Left anterior tibial artery
  - Left posterior tibial artery
  - Left fibular (peroneal) artery
Arteries in the Hands
- Right radial artery
- Right ulnar artery
- Right deep palmar arch
- Right superficial palmar arch
Foot Arteries
- Left dorsal artery of foot (dorsalis pedis)
Conclusion
- Understanding the major arteries of the body is crucial for studying human anatomy and circulatory system physiology.
- It helps in diagnosing cardiovascular diseases and planning surgical interventions.