Week 10 Content Flashcards

Question

Internal Right Ventricle Structures

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1. Trabeculae Carneae 2. Papillary Muscles 3. Chordae Tendineae 4. Pulmonary Semilunar Valve

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Irregular cardiac muscle ridges, spongy Line ventricle walls Strengthen and assist in contraction - ie; Moderator band

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Cone-shaped muscle projections in ventricle wall Attach to chordae tendineae Contract to prevent tricuspid valve prolapse Assist valve closure Control blood flow

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Heartstrings - Tendon-like cords, connect papillary muscles to valve cusps Prevent valve prolapse - Aid closure, prevent backflow

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Posterior Surface Receives oxygen-rich blood from lungs through pulmonary veins Contracts to push blood into the left ventricle

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Forms apex Pumps oxygen-rich blood into the systemic circuit Same internal wall structures as the right ventricle - Trabeculae carneae - Papillary muscles - Chordae tendineae

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Ensure one-way blood flow through the heart - Endocardium, reinforced with connective tissue

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1. Atrioventricular (AV) Valves - Between atria and ventricles, prevent backflow 2. Semilunar Valves - Between ventricles and major arteries

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Right AV Valve: Tricuspid valve (3 cusps) Left AV Valve: Bicuspid (mitral) valve (2 cusps)

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Opening of right atrium and right ventricle - Anterior, posterior, septal cusp

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Left ventricle opens into the left AV valve (mitral valve) Valve flaps anchored into capillary muscle by chordae tendineae Anterior and posterior cusp

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Prevent backflow into ventricles during relaxation Pulmonary Valve - Between right ventricle and pulmonary trunk Aortic Valve - Between left ventricle and aorta

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Supports heart valves - Prevents valve overdilation Insertion for cardiac muscle fibers Limit spread of electrical impulses for coordinated contractions

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Valves closing during the cardiac cycle AV Valves: Ventricular contraction (systole) Semilunar Valves: Ventricular relaxation (diastole)

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Systolic Phase: Heart contracts, blood pressure rises, blood exits Diastolic Phase: Heart relaxes, blood pressure falls, heart fills Normal Range: 120/80 mmHG (systolic/diastolic)

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Cardiac output Peripheral resistance Elasticity of arteries Abnormal Blood Pressure - Hypertension (High BP): >130/80 mmHG - Hypotension (Low BP): <90/60 mmHG

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Oxygen-poor blood enters the heart - Superior and inferior venae cavae - Right atrium - Right atrium contracts - Blood pushed through tricuspid valve to the right ventricle - Right ventricle contacts - Blood pushed through pulmonary semilunar valve Lungs - Pulmonary trunk - Pulmonary arteries - Lungs - Blood picks up O2, and releases CO2 in lungs Oxygen-rich blood returns to the heart - Pulmonary veins - Left atrium - Left atrium contracts - Blood pushed through mitral valve into left ventricle - Left ventricle contracts - Blood pushed through aortic semilunar valve into aorta - Blood delivered to systemic circuit

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Simultaneous Contraction - Atria contract together - Ventricles contract together One-way flow Cyclic process

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Automaticity: Generates and conducts its own electrical impulses Triggers and maintains rhythmic contractions

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Pacemaker - Sets contraction time - 60-100 beats per min Superior wall of right atrium, near superior vena cava

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Interatrial septum Transmits impulse from AV node to bundle branches Only electrical connection between atria and ventricles

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Bundle of His - Intraventricular septum Connects AV node to ventricles Conducts impulses to ventricles

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Split from AV bundle Travel down the left and right sides of the septum Conduct impulses to ventricles - Left anterior fascicle - Left posterior fascicle - Right bundle branch

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In ventricle walls Rapidly transmit impulses to ventricular muscle cells - Synchronized contraction Efficient blood ejection into pulmonary artery and aorta

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SA Node - Internodal pathway - AV node - AV bundle (bundle of His) - Bundle branches - Purkinje fibers

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Modifies heart's rhythm Parasympathetic fibers, sympathetic fibers, and visceral sensory fibers Nerves pass through the cardiac plexus

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Deliver blood to heart walls and tissues From the base of the aorta, within the coronary sulcus 1. Right coronary artery 2. Left coronary artery

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Supplies blood to the left side of the heart 1. Left anterior descending artery (LAD) - Anterior heart and intraventricular septum ('widowmaker') 2. Circumflex artery - Left artium and left ventricle

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Supplies blood to the right side of the heart 1. Marginal artery - Anterior heart and intraventricular septum 2. Posterior descending artery (PDA) - Intraventricular septum and right ventricle

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Carry deoxygenated blood from the heart wall to the right atrium - In the sulci on the heart surface 1. Coronary sinus 2. Tributaries of the coronary sinus

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Posterior coronary sulcus - Returns the majority of venous blood from the heart to the right atrium

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1. Great cardiac vein - Anterior heart, along the left anterior descending artery 2. Middle cardiac vein - Posterior heart, along the posterior interventricular artery 3. Small cardiac vein - Right atrium and ventricle, along the right coronary artery

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Atherosclerosis: Buildup of fatty deposits in arteries Angina Pectoris: Restricted blood flow, chest pain Myocardial Infarction: Blocked coronary artery, tissue death Silent Ischemia: Sudden reduced blood flow

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Inflammation of the pericardium Chest pain and fluid buildup (pericardial effusion) impair function

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Progressive weakening, unable to meet oxygen demands Congestive heart failure: Heart enlarges, pumping efficiency declines Pulmonary arterial hypertension: Right ventricle enlargement and failure

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Arrhythmias: Variation from the normal rhythm Can impact the atria and/or ventricles Medication or defibrillation to achieve sinus rhythm

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Rapid, chaotic electrical impulses in ventricles Disrupt contraction, impair blood pumping Often cause cardiac arrest, treated with defibrillation

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Impulses circle within the atrial myocardium Irregular signals reach the AV node Clots form, increase stroke risk Treated with medication or electrical cardioversion

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Thickened, stiff muscle and valve cusps Increased fat deposition and plaques Cardiomyocyte hypertrophy Reduced cardiac reserve Altered electrical conduction Decreased efficiency of coronary arteries

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Avoid tobacco Regular exercise strengthens heart muscle Aerobic exercise clears fatty deposits in the coronary arteries Heart-healthy diet

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Network of hollow tubes - Transport blood - Deliver oxygen, hormones, and nutrients to tissues - Remove carbon dioxide and waste products

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3 layers and a central lumen 1. Tunica intima 2. Tunica media 3. Tunica externa

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Hollow center of vessel Size varies depending on vessel type

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1. Arteries: Carry blood from the heart, branch into arterioles 2. Capillaries: Exchange oxygen, nutrients, and waste 3. Veins: Return blood to the heart, formed by merging venules

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Heart - Arteries - Arterioles - Capillaries - Venules - Veins - Heart

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Smallest vessels (8-10um) Allow red blood cells to pass through Exchange O2/CO2, nutrients, hormones, waste

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Capillary network supplying tissues Precapillary sphincters control flow Limited supply in tendons and ligaments No supply in epithelia or cartilage

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Return blood from capillaries back to the heart Lower internal pressure than arteries Venules (8-100um) merge to form larger veins

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Carry 65% of the body's blood Larger lumens, thinner walls, less elastic tissue Thicker tunica externa and valves

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Valves in limb veins prevent backflow Skeletal muscle contractions press against veins, push blood forward

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Blood vessels form networks Arteries create collateral channels (anastomoses) to supply organs Veins anastomose more than arteries

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Closed loop, starts and ends at the heart - Gas exchange in the lungs 1. Pulmonary trunk 2. Pulmonary veins 3. Pulmonary vessels

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Pulmonary Trunk: Exits right ventricle, splits into right and left pulmonary arteries Pulmonary Veins: 4 veins return oxygenated blood to the left atrium Thinner walls and lower pressure

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Systemic arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart Aorta: Largest artery Originates from the left ventricle, branches to supply the body

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Arteries close to the skin - Used to assess heart rate and blood flow 1. Head and neck 2. Upper limb 3. Lower limb

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Superficial Temporal Artery: Lateral cranium, temporal region Facial Artery: Below madible, near mouth angle Common Carotid Artery: Lateral neck, next to the trachea

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Brachial Artery: Medial to biceps tendon in the antecubital fossa Radial Artery: Lateral wrist, near base of thumb

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Femoral Artery: Inguinal region, below inguinal ligament Popliteal Artery: Posterior knee, popliteal fossa Posterior Tibial Artery: Medial ankle, behind medial malleolus Dorsalis Pedis Artery: Dorsum of foot

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1. Ascending aorta 2. Aortic arch 3. Descending aorta

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Arises from the left ventricle Right coronary artery: Right atrium, ventricle, part of conducting system Left coronary artery: Supplies left side of the heart - Left anterior descending artery - Circumflex artery

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T5-T12 Intercostal arteries: Intercostals and thoracic wall Bronchial arteries: Lung tissue (except alveoli) Esophageal arteries: Esophagus

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Behind the manubrium Brachiocephalic trunk - Right common carotid artery: Right side of the head/neck - Right subclavian artery: Right upper limb and thorax Left common carotid artery: Left side of the head/neck Left subclavian artery: Left upper limb and thorax

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Ends at L4 Celiac artery: Stomach, liver, spleen, upper duodenum Superior mesenteric artery (SMA): Small and part of large intestine Renal arteries: Kidneys Inferior mesenteric arteries: Distal large intestine, rectum Common iliac arteries: Pelvis, lower limbs

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1. Common carotid arteries 2. Subclavian arteries a) Vertebral arteries b) Thyrocervical trunk c) Costocervical trunk

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Anterior triangle of neck 1. External carotid artery 2. Internal carotid artery

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1. Superior thyroid artery 2. Ascending pharyngeal 3. Lingual artery 4. Facial artery 5. Occipital artery 6. Posterior auricular artery 7. Maxillary artery 8. Superficial temporal artery Mnemonic: Some Anatomists Like Freaking Out Poor Med Students

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Superior thyroid artery: Thyroid, larynx, trachea, and neck muscles Ascending pharyngeal: Pharynx, soft palate, tonsils, nasopharynx, middle ear Lingual Artery: Tongue, floor of mouth, soft palate Facial Artery: Facial skin, muscles, lips, eyes, nose, soft palate, and tonsils

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Occipital artery: Posterior scalp, neck, and occipital region Posterior auricular artery: Ears, posterior scalp Superficial temporal artery: Temporal scalp, frontal region, lateral face

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Maxillary artery: Largest terminal branch - Mastication muscles, teeth, palate, nasal cavity, and parts of ear

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1. Ophthalmic artery 2. Anterior cerebral artery 3. Anterior communicating artery 4. Middle cerebral artery Mnemonic: Only Angry Ants March

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Ophthalmic artery: Retina, optic nerve, extraocular muscles, eye socket structures

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Anterior cerebral artery: Medial and superior frontal lobe, superior parietal lobes Anterior communicating artery: Connects left and right anterior cerebral arteries Middle cerebral artery: Motor cortex, somatosensory cortex, Broca's area, and Wernicke's area

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Network of arteries, ventral brain - Anterior communicating artery - Internal carotid arteries - Posterior cerebral arteries - Posterior communicating arteries Collateral circulation

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Right subclavian - From brachiocephalic trunk - Supplies right upper limb, neck, and part of the brain Left subclavian - Third branch of aortic arch - Supplies left upper limbs, neck, and part of the brain

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Originate from subclavian arteries Supply posterior brain Enter skull through the foramen magnum Join to form the basilar artery

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Union of vertebral arteries - Supplies brainstem, cerebellum, and posterior brain Divides into posterior cerebral arteries - Supply occipital lobe and inferior temporal lobes

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Connect posterior cerebral arteries to middle cerebral arteries Part of the Circle of Willis Alternative route for blood to brain

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Branch of subclavian artery 1. Inferior thyroid artery: Thyroid, part of neck 2. Transverse cervical artery: Neck muscles and skin 3. Suprascapular artery: Shoulder and scapula

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Branch of subclavian artery 1. Superior intercostal artery: First 2 intercostals 2. Deep cervical artery: Deep muscles of back

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1. Internal thoracic arteries: Intercostals, skin of anterior thoracic region 2. Anterior intercostal arteries: Intercostals, skin of anterior thoracic region 3. Posterior intercostal arteries: 9 pairs, posterior intercostals, skin, and pleura

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1. Axillary artery 2. Brachial artery

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1. Superior thoracic 2. Thoracoacromial artery 3. Lateral thoracic artery 4. Subscapular artery 5. Anterior circumflex humeral artery 6. Posterior circumflex humeral artery Mnemonic: Screw The Lawyer, Save A Patient

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1. Superior thoracic: Upper chest, part of thorax 2. Thoracoacromial artery: Shoulder, pectoral region, chest, acromion 3. Lateral thoracic artery: Chest muscles, breast tissue

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4. Subscapular artery: Shoulder muscles, scapula 5. Anterior circumflex humeral artery: Shoulder joint, upper arm muscles (anterior) 5. Posterior circumflex humeral artery: Shoulder joint, upper arm muscles (posterior)

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Lower border of teres major, anterior arm 1. Deep brachial artery: Posterior arm muscles 2. Musculocutaneous artery: Anterior arm muscles

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1. Radial artery: Near elbow, along radius, supplies lateral forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers 2. Ulnar artery: Near elbow, along ulna, supplies medial forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers

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1. Superficial palmar branch: Palmar arch of the hand 2. Dorsal carpal branch: Posterior wrist and hand 3. Digital arteries: Thumb and index finger

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1. Common interosseous artery: Forearm muscles - Anterior and posterior interosseous arteries 2. Palmar branches: Superficial and deep palmar arch of hand 3. Digital arteries: Digits 3-5

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1. Celiac trunk 2. Superior mesenteric artery 3. Inferior mesenteric artery 4. Inferior phrenic arteries 5. Suprarenal arteries 6. Renal arteries 7. Gonadral arteries 8. Lumbar arteries 9. Common iliac arteries 10. Median sacral arteries Mnemonic: Curry Soup Is Incredibly Spicy, Really Good Leftovers Cooker Monthly

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Celiac trunk: Stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, part of esophagus Superior mesenteric artery: Small and part of large intestine Inferior mesenteric artery: Distal large intestine

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Inferior phrenic arteries: Inferior diaphragm Suprarenal arteries: Adrenal glands Renal arteries: Kidneys Gonadal arteries: Testes and ovaries Lumbar arteries: Back muscles, fascia, vertebrae, intervertebral discs

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Common iliac arteries: Pelvis and lower limbs Median sacral arteries: Sacrum and coccyx

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1. Common hepatic artery: Liver, gallbladder, stomach, proximal duodenum, part of pancreas 2. Left gastric artery: Lesser curvature of stomach, lower esophagus 3. Splenic artery: Spleen, part of pancreas, stomach

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Hepatic artery proper: Liver, gallbladder, stomach Gastroduodenal artery: Proximal duodenum, head of pancreas, greater curvature of stomach Right gastric artery: Lesser curvature of stomach

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1. Superior Mesenteric Artery - Middle colic artery - Intestinal arteries - Right colic artery - Ileocolic artery 2. Inferior Mesenteric Artery - Left colic artery - Sigmoidal arteries - Superior rectal artery

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Middle colic artery: Proximal 2/3 transverse colon Right colic artery: Ascending colon Intestinal arteries: Jejunum and ileum Ileocolic artery: Termina ileum, cecum, appendix, and proximal ascending colon

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Left colic artery: Distal 1/3 of transverse colon and descending colon Sigmoidal arteries: Sigmoid colon Superior rectal artery: Proximal rectum

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Common Iliac Artery 1. Internal iliac arteries: Pelvic organs, pelvic wall, gluteal region 2. External iliac artery: Lower abdominal wall, inguinal region

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1. Superior gluteal artery: Gluteal muscles, hip joint 2. Inferior gluteal artery: Gluteus maximus, hamstrings, part of hip 3. Obturator artery: Obturator externus, thigh adductors, part of hip 4. Internal pudendal artery: External genitalia, perineum, anal canal

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Uterine artery: Uterus and cervix Vaginal artery: Vagina, pelvic diaphragm, part of rectum Vesical arteries: Urinary bladder Middle rectal artery: Rectum

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1. Femoral artery: Main artery of thigh 2. Deep artery of thigh: Main blood supply to thigh 3. Obturator artery: Medial thigh, hip, and adductors 4. Popliteal artery: Knee

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Lateral circumflex femoral artery: Later thigh and hip Medial circumflex femoral artery: Medial thigh and hip Descending branch of lateral circumflex femoral artery: Knee joint

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Anterior tibial artery: Anterior leg, dorsum of foot Posterior tibial artery: Posterior leg, sole of foot Genicular arteries: Group of arteries, supply knee joint

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Fibular artery: Deep, parallel to fibula, lateral leg

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Dorsalis pedis artery: Continuation of anterior tibial artery, contributes to plantar arch Arcuate artery: Branch of dorsal pedis artery Dorsal metatarsal arteries: Branch of arcuate artery Dorsal digital arteries: Branch of dorsal metatarsal arteries

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Lateral plantar artery: Lateral sole, deep plantar arch Medial plantar artery: Medial sole, skin, muscles, and hallux Plantar arch: Branches into digital arteries

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Carry deoxygenated blood to the heart - Except pulmonary veins Thin walls, large lumen Valves prevent backflow

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1. Superior vena cava 2. Inferior vena cava 3. Coronary sinus

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Deep veins run near arteries, large diameter Superficial veins lie under the skin Networks of interconnected veins are called venous plexuses

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1. Dural venous sinuses: Drain blood from the brain into internal jugular veins 2. Hepatic portal system: Directs blood from the digestive tract to the liver

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Largest veins Superior vena cava (SVC): Drains blood above the diaphragm Inferior vena cava (IVC): Drains blood below the diaphragm Both empty into the right atrium Tributaries: Small veins that flow into larger ones

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Specialized venous channels in dura mater Drain blood from the brain into internal jugular veins 1. Superior and inferior sagittal sinuses 2. Straight sinus 3. Transverse sinuses 4. Sigmoid sinus

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Superior sagittal sinus: Midline, drains cerebral veins and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Inferior sagittal sinus: Along lower falx cerebri, joins straight sinus

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Straight sinus: Formed by inferior sagittal sinus and great cerebral vein, drains into confluence of sinuses Transversen sinuses: Horizontal from confluence, drains into the sigmoid sinuses Sigmoid sinus: S-shaped, drains into the internal jugular vein

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Base of brain near sphenoid bone Receives blood from... - Ophthalmic veins (Drains orbit) - Cerebral veins (Drains brain) - Facial veins (Drains superficial face)

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At internal occipital protuberance in posterior head Point where multiple sinuses converge - Superior sagittal sinus - Straight sinus - Occipital sinus - Transverse sinuses

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Superficial temporal vein: Drains scalp/lateral head to external jugular vein Occipital vein: Drains back of scalp/neck via external jugular vein Posterior auricular vein: Drains scalp/behind ear to external jugular vein

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Vertebral vein: Drains cervical vertebrae, spinal cord, and neck muscles Superior and middle thyroid veins: Drains thyroid gland Brachiocephalic vein: Collects from the head, neck, upper limb, and chest Subclavian vein: Drains upper limb and chest wall

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Internal jugular veins: Drains brain, deep head and neck External jugular veins: Drains scalp, superficial head and neck to subclavian vein

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Azygos vein: Drains thoracic wall and right posterior abdomen into SVC Hemiazygos vein: Drains lower left thoracic wall into azygous vein Accessory hemiazygos vein: Drains upper left thoracic wall into azygous vein

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Deep veins: Run alongside arteries - ie; Radial, ulnar, and brachial veins Superficial veins: 1. Cephalic vein 2. Basilic vein 3. Median cubital vein 4. Median vein of the forearm

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Cephalic vein: Lateral arm Basilic vein: Medial arm Median cubital vein: Connects cephalic and basilic veins at elbow Median vein of the forearm: Drains forearm

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Axillary vein: Union of brachial and basilic veins, drains arm, axilla, and lateral thoracic wall into subclavian vein Deep palmar venous arch: Drains palm into radial and ulnar veins Superficial palmar venous arch: Drains skin of palm into cephalic and basilic veins Digital veins: Drains digits into palmar venous arches

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Collects deoxygenated blood to return to the heart Along right lumbar vertebrae Primary venous return from abdomen, pelvis, and lower body

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Hepatic veins: Drain liver Renal veins: Drain kidneys Right and left suprarenal veins: Drain adrenal glands Inferior phrenic vein: Drain diaphragm

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External iliac vein: Drains lower limbs Internal iliac vein: Drain pelvis Common iliac vein: Union of external and internal iliac veins, confluence to form IVC

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Right gonadal vein: Drains testes or ovaries into IVC Left gonadal vein: Drains into left renal vein before IVC Lumbar veins: Drain posterior abdominal wall

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Transports digested nutrients from the GI tract to the liver 2 capillary beds 1. Stomach and intestines (nutrients absorbed) 2. Liver sinusoids (nutrients processed)

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Formed by junction of superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein Carries nutrient-rich blood to the liver - Blood detoxified Nutrients processed and stored

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Superior mesenteric vein: Drains small intestine, ascending and part of transverse colon Splenic vein: Drains spleen, pancreas, part of stomach Inferior mesenteric vein: Drains descending colon, sigmoid, rectum; joins splenic vein

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Gastric veins: Drains stomach into hepatic portal vein Right gastroepiploic vein: Drains greater curvature of the stomach to splenic vein then hepatic portal vein

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Deep veins: Follow corresponding artery Superficial veins - Great saphenous vein: Drains thigh, medial lower leg, and foot into femoral vein Small saphenous vein: Drains posterior lower leg and foot into popliteal vein

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Common iliac vein: Drain lower limb, pelvis and abdominal organs into IVC Internal iliac vein: Drains pelvis into common iliac vein External iliac vein: Drains lower limb into common iliac vein

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Femoral vein: Drains thigh, deep leg structures into external iliac vein Popliteal vein: Drains knee, lower leg, collects from small saphenous vein, empties into femoral vein

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Fibular vein: Drains lateral lower leg into posterior tibial vein Anterior tibial vein: Drains anterior lower leg into popliteal vein Posterior tibial vein: Drains posterior lower leg into popliteal vein

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Dorsalis pedis vein: Drains dorsum of foot/ankle into anterior tibial vein Dorsal venous arch: Drains dorsum into dorsalis pedis vein and great saphenous vein Dorsal metatarsal veins: Drain metatarsal region into dorsal venous arch

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Plantar veins: Drain plantar surface into posterior tibial vein and fibular vein Deep plantar arch: Drain deep plantar structures into posterior tibial vein Digital veins: Drain digits into plantar veins and dorsal venous arch

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Abnormal bulge in artery wall - Weakness in vessel wall Life-threatening internal bleeding if ruptured Common sites: Abdominal aorta and cerebral arteries

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Blood clot (embolus) forms in deep vein Can cause pulmonary embolism if it travels to lungs Most common in femoral and popliteal veins

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Swollen, twisted veins in legs Weakened or damaged valves - Backflow of blood Cause discomfort and swelling Most common in superficial veins

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Fatty plaques build up in arteries Arteries narrow and harden - Restrict blood flow Leads to heart disease or stroke Most common in coronary and carotid arteries

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High blood pressure damages artery walls Can lead to heart disease or stroke Most common in coronary, carotid, and renal arteries

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