Major Veins and Arteries Review

Front

Which artery is directly connected to the heart and travels down the chest and torso?

Back

Aorta

Front

Which artery travels up into the head from the neck?

Back

Carotid

Front

The artery shown is used to determine blood pressure.

Back

Brachial Artery

Front

Which artery shown runs parallel to the upper leg bone?

Back

Femoral Artery

Front

Which artery is connected directly to the kidneys? (Highlighted in green).

Back

Renal Artery

Front

Which artery is located in the distal portion of the arm? (Highlighted in green).

Back

Radial Artery

Front

This artery is below the diaphragm and has three branches (gastric, hepatic, and splenic):

Back

celiac trunk

Front

Which artery connects the heart to the lungs? (Highlighted in green)

Back

Pulmonary Artery

Front

Which artery delivers blood to the liver and parts of the digestive system? (Highlighted in green).

Back

Hepatic Artery

Front

Which vein delivers blood to the superior part of the heart? (Highlighted in green)

Back

Superior Vena Cava