Human Anatomy (Chapter 1) Flashcards
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Epithelial Tissue
Lines various body cavities
- Also form glands
- Allows body to interact with both internal and external environments
Plasma, what does it carry? (7 things)
- Hormones
- Plasma proteins (Albumin)
- Ions (eg. sodium chloride)
- Gases (O2, N, Co2)
- Wastes
- Nutrients (protein, carbs, lipids)
- Water (90%)
Arteriosclerosis
Hardening of arteries and narrowing due to plaque accumulation
Capillaries
Allow exchange between blood and interstitial fluid between cells.
Arterioles
Small vessels that receive blood from the arteries and go to capillary beds.
Interstitial fluid
Fluid in spaces between cells
The common carotid artery is where? and ends by?
Dividing (bifurcates) into internal and external carotid arteries at about the level of the larynx.
Subclavian artery
Along the clavicular area, leads into arms
Coronary artery
Supplies oxygenated blood to heart muscle, is in the heart.
Brachiocephalic artery
First branch of aortic arch. divides again into right subclavian and right common carotid artery
Axillary artery
Continuation of the right subclavian artery into the axilla, supplies the thoracic, shoulder, and the scapular muscles and the humerus in arm
Axilla
Underarm area, armpit
Femoral artery
The major artery supplying the leg; off of the external iliac artery; splits into anterior and posterior tibial arteries
Deep palmar arch
Deep to carpal bones, derived largely from radial artery
Superficial palmar arch
Gives rise to common digital arteries which become proper palmar digital arteries
Abdominal aorta (3 functions)
- Supplies abdominal organs
- Runs from diaphragm to the pelvic region
- Gives rise to several other artieries
Dural sinuses
Collects venous blood from the brain, empties into jugular vein
Internal jugular vein
Drains blood from the brain
External jugular vein
Smaller and superficial, draws from face
Hepatic portal vein (2 functions)
- Vascular system carries food molecules through this vein to the liver before distributing them throughout the body.
- Collects blood from the GI tract and conducts it to capillaries in the liver
Cephalic vein
Ascends anterior lateral aspect of the arm, courses through the deltopectoral triangle where it joins the axillary vein
Basilic Vein
Arises on the ulnar side of the hand and ascends on the medial side half way up the humerus where it joins the brachial vein, then the axillary vein
Great saphenous vein
Longest vein in body, from the foot along the medial side of the leg up to the proximal thigh, where it empties into the femoral vein.
Medial cubital vein
Diagonally crossing the arm to connect the cephalic and basilic veins at around the elbow joint
Easy access for drawing blood