The Great Vessels Flashcards
What vessels are found on the right side of the heart?
The superior vena cava, the interior vena cava and the pulmonary trunk
What vessels are found on the left side of the heart?
Pulmonary veins, aorta
Describe the function of the superior vena cava
Brings de-oxygenated blood to the right atrium from the systemic circulation
What parts of the body are superior to heart in the systemic circulation?
Upper limbs, thorax, head and neck
Describe the function of the inferior vena cava
Brings de-oxygenated blood to the right atrium from the systemic circulation inferior the heart
What parts of the body are inferior to the heart in the systemic circulation?
Abdomen, pelvis and lower limbs
Describe the function of the pulmonary trunk
Exists the right ventricle, taking deoxygenated blood to the lungs
Describe the function of the pulmonary veins
Enter the left atrium on the posterior aspect of the heart carrying oxygenated blood from the pulmonary circulation
What are the 4 types of pulmonary veins?
Left superior and left inferior veins, right superior and right inferior pulmonary veins
What is the aorta known as?
Known ascending aorta
What type of pressure does the aorta carry?
High pressure
What type of blood ones the aorta carry?
Oxygenated blood
