Practical 2

Front

What is the inferior gluteal artery?

Back

The inferior gluteal artery is a major artery that supplies blood to the gluteal region and is a branch of the internal iliac artery.

Front

What is the suprarenal artery?

Back

The suprarenal artery is an artery that supplies blood to the adrenal glands, with each gland receiving blood from its own artery.

Front

What is the left brachiocephalic vein?

Back

The left brachiocephalic vein is a large vein that drains blood from the left side of the head, neck, and upper limb into the superior vena cava.

Front

What is the gastric artery?

Back

The gastric artery is an artery that supplies blood to the stomach, branching from the celiac trunk.

Front

What is the superior mesenteric artery?

Back

The superior mesenteric artery is an artery that supplies blood to the small intestine and part of the large intestine, branching from the abdominal aorta.

Front

What is the function of the inferior gluteal artery?

Back

The inferior gluteal artery supplies blood to the gluteus maximus muscle and surrounding structures.

Front

What are the branches of the suprarenal artery?

Back

The suprarenal artery typically has three branches: superior, middle, and inferior suprarenal arteries.

Front

What is the significance of the left brachiocephalic vein in the circulatory system?

Back

The left brachiocephalic vein is significant as it connects the left side of the head and upper limb to the heart, facilitating venous return.

Front

What are the clinical implications of gastric artery blockage?

Back

Blockage of the gastric artery can lead to ischemia of the stomach, resulting in pain and potential necrosis.

Front

What is the anatomical location of the superior mesenteric artery?

Back

The superior mesenteric artery arises from the abdominal aorta, just below the celiac trunk, at the level of the first lumbar vertebra.