Intro to circ up to venous return upper extremity LU 5

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What is the cephalic vein?

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The cephalic vein is a superficial vein located on the lateral side of the upper extremity, commonly used for venipuncture.

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What is the function of the aorta?

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The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the body's tissues.

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What is the basilic vein?

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The basilic vein is a superficial vein located on the medial side of the upper extremity, often used for intravenous access.

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What is the ulnar vein?

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The ulnar vein is a deep vein located on the medial side of the forearm, accompanying the ulnar artery.

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What is the role of the left ventricle?

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The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, supplying the body with blood.

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What is the subclavian vein?

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The subclavian vein is a major vein that drains blood from the upper extremities and is a tributary to the innominate vein.

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What is the innominate vein?

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The innominate vein (or brachiocephalic vein) is formed by the union of the subclavian and internal jugular veins, draining into the superior vena cava.

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What is the superior vena cava (SVC)?

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The SVC is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium of the heart.

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What is the pulmonary artery?

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The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

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What is the function of the pulmonary veins?

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The pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart.