General Location of Major Vessels using Terminology

Where would you find the brachial artery?

• abdomenal cavity

• neck

• arm

• thigh

Answer explanation

Brachial always means arm. The arm is the upper part and the forearm is the lower part of what people commonly call the arm.

Where would you find the carotid arteries?

• neck

• head

• behind the knee

• abdominal cavity

Answer explanation

These arteries often get clogged as people age. The plaque is sometimes surgically removed and stents are inserted to restore blood flow to the brain.

The renal arteries go to which organ?

• lungs

• kidney

• spleen

• stomach

Answer explanation

Renal always means kidney! The kidneys filter blood and make urine. They receive 20-25% of cardiac output. BIG arteries.

The gastric arteries go to which organ?

• lungs

• kidney

• spleen

• stomach

Answer explanation

Gastric always means stomach. Think gastric bypass is surgery to bypass the stomach to help with weight loss.

Where would you find the iliac arteries?

• groin

• thigh

• leg

• foot

Answer explanation

If you remember your terminology iliac region is the groin area. The iliac vessels are in the abdominopelvic cavity.

Where would you find the axillary arteries and veins?

• neck

• hand

• forearm

• arm pit

Answer explanation

Remember getting your axillary hair during puberty? Axillary means armpit.

Where would you find the radial arteries and veins?

• neck

• hand

• forearm

• armpit

Answer explanation

The radius is the lateral or thumbside bone of the forearm. The arteries and vein are on top of the bone.

Where would you find the ulnar arteries and veins?

• neck

• hand

• forearm

• armpit

Answer explanation

The ulna is the medial body side bone in the forearm. The arteries and veins are on top of this bone.

Where would you find the femoral artery?

• leg

• thigh

• arm

• forearm

Answer explanation

Femoral refers to thigh. The leg is actually the lower part of what people commonly call the leg.

Where would you find the popliteal artery and vein?

• thigh

• arm

• behind the knee

• leg

Answer explanation

The popliteal region is behind the knee...terminology.