Cardiovascular Anatomy

Front

What is the pulmonary trunk?

Back

A major vessel of the human heart that originates from the right ventricle and branches into the right and left pulmonary arteries, leading to the lungs.

Front

Where does un-oxygenated blood enter the heart from?

Back

The superior vena cava.

Front

Which atrium does deoxygenated blood enter?

Back

Right atrium.

Front

What does the external carotid artery supply?

Back

It supplies blood to the face and neck.

Front

Identify vein D in the context of the human body.

Back

Great saphenous vein.

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the role of the right ventricle?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary trunk.

Front

What is the significance of the left atrium?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the pulmonary veins.

Front

What is the function of the inferior vena cava?

Back

It carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium.

Front

What is the role of the coronary arteries?

Back

They supply blood to the heart muscle itself.