BSC2086 BIO1350 Arteries flashcard

Front

What is the third branch of the aortic arch?

Back

Left subclavian artery.

Front

What supplies the lungs with oxygen-poor blood?

Back

Pulmonary arteries.

Front

What is the second branch of the aortic arch?

Back

Left common carotid artery.

Front

Which artery is located in the proximal part of the arm?

Back

Brachial Artery.

Front

Which artery is located in the proximal part of the leg?

Back

Femoral Artery.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary arteries?

Back

To carry oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the aorta in the circulatory system?

Back

It is the main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the significance of the left subclavian artery?

Back

It supplies blood to the left arm and part of the brain.

Front

What are intercostal arteries?

Back

Arteries that supply blood to the muscles between the ribs.

Front

What is the anatomical location of the brachial artery?

Back

It is located in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.