The Right Side of The Heart

Question 1

The superior vena cava

Answer 1

Brings de-oxygenated blood to the right atrium from the systemic circulation superior to the heart (eg. the upper limbs, thorax, head + neck)

Question 2

The inferior vena cava

Answer 2

Brings de-oxygenated blood to the right atria from the systemic circulation inferior to the heart (eg. the abdomen, pelvis + lower limbs)

Question 3

The pulmonary trunk

Answer 3

• Exits the right-ventricle taking de-oxygenated blood to the lungs
• It bifurcates into the right + left pulmonary arteries which run to their respective lungs