The Left Side of The Heart

Question 1

The pulmonary veins: their functions + the 4 types

Answer 1

• Enter the left atrium on the posterior aspect of the heart- carrying oxygenated blood from the pulmonary circulation
• 4 pulmonary veins: left superior, left inferior, right superior, right inferior

Question 2

The aorta

Answer 2

Known as the ascending aorta as it leaves the heart: carries oxygenated blood at high pressure to the heart + systemic circulation