Anatomy Wk 5: Cardiovascular System

A system of the body that consists of heart, blood vessels and blood.

• Circulatory System

• Lymphatic system

• Digestive System

• Respiratory System

A blood vessel that carries blood AWAY from the heart.

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

A blood vessel that carries blood TOWARDS the heart

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

A blood vessel that connects arterioles (arteries) and venules (veins).

• Septum

• Capillaries

• Ventricle

• Atrium

Chamber of the heart that pumps the "oxygen poor" blood to the lungs.

• Left Atrium

• Right Atrium

• Left Ventricle

• Right Ventricle

Chamber of the heart that pumps the "oxygen rich" blood to the body.

• Left Atrium

• Right Atrium

• Left Ventricle

• Right Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that receives the "oxygen rich" blood.

• Left Atrium

• Right Atrium

• Left Ventricle

• Right Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that receives the "oxygen poor" blood.

• Left Atrium

• Right Atrium

• Left Ventricle

• Right Ventricle

A blood cell that contributes to coagulation factors.

• Erythrocyte

• Leukocyte

• Thrombocyte

• Monocyte

A device that monitors the heart rate and delivers a strong electrical shock.

• Defibrillator

• Pacemaker

• SpO2 meter

• Glucometer