Questions and Answers
What is the brachiocephalic trunk?
What does the left common carotid artery supply?
Blood to the left side of the head and neck
What is the superior vena cava?
A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart
What is the aortic arch?
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What does ligation of the ligamentum arteriosum indicate?
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What is the function of the right pulmonary artery?
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What does the term 'amending aorta' refer to?
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What is the function of the right pulmonary veins?
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What is the pulmonary trunk?
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What is the right atrium?
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What does the right coronary artery supply?
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What role does the anterior cardiac vein serve?
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What is the role of the right ventricle?
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What does the right marginal artery supply?
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What does the inferior vena cava do?
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What does the left pulmonary artery do?
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What is the function of the left pulmonary veins?
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What does the auricle of the left atrium do?
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What does the circumflex artery supply?
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What is the role of the left coronary artery?
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What is the left ventricle's primary function?
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What does the great cardiac vein do?
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What is the anterior interventricular artery's primary role?
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What is the apex of the heart?
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What does the left subclavian artery do?
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What is the function of the small cardiac vein?
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Study Notes
Heart Structures and Related Terms
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Brachiocephalic Trunk: Major artery that supplies blood to the right arm and the head; it branches into the right common carotid artery and right subclavian artery.
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Left Common Carotid Artery: Arises directly from the aortic arch; it supplies blood to the left side of the head and neck.
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Superior Vena Cava: Large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body back to the right atrium of the heart.
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Aortic Arch: Curved section of the aorta that gives rise to major arteries supplying the head, neck, and upper limbs.
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Ligamentum Arteriosum: Fibrous remnant of the ductus arteriosus; connects the pulmonary trunk to the aorta, acting as a landmark.
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Right Pulmonary Artery: Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the right lung for oxygenation.
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Ascending Aorta: Section of the aorta that rises from the heart; it carries oxygenated blood to the body.
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Right Pulmonary Veins: Transport oxygenated blood from the right lung to the left atrium.
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Pulmonary Trunk: Arises from the right ventricle and splits into the left and right pulmonary arteries; carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
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Right Atrium: First chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior vena cavae.
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Right Coronary Artery: Supplies blood to the right side of the heart, including the right atrium and part of the right ventricle.
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Anterior Cardiac Vein: Drains the right ventricle and empties into the right atrium, providing alternate venous return.
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Right Ventricle: Heart chamber responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary trunk.
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Right Marginal Artery: Branch of the right coronary artery that supplies blood to the right ventricle's surface.
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Inferior Vena Cava: Large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium.
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Left Pulmonary Artery: Transports deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the left lung for oxygenation.
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Left Pulmonary Veins: Carry oxygenated blood from the left lung to the left atrium.
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Auricle of Left Atrium: Small muscular pouch extending from the left atrium, increasing its capacity.
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Circumflex Artery: Branch of the left coronary artery that supplies blood to the left atrium and posterior part of the left ventricle.
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Left Coronary Artery: Supplies blood to the left side of the heart, dividing into the anterior interventricular and circumflex arteries.
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Left Ventricle: Chamber that pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta for distribution to the body.
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Great Cardiac Vein: Drains blood from the front of the heart; runs alongside the anterior interventricular artery.
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Anterior Interventricular Artery: Supplies blood to the anterior parts of both ventricles; critical for heart muscle function.
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Apex: The pointed tip of the heart, located at the bottom of the left ventricle; important for heart orientation.
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Left Subclavian Artery: Supplies blood to the left arm; branches off the aortic arch.
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Small Cardiac Vein: Drains the right atrium and the right ventricle, typically associated with the right coronary artery pathways.
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Test your knowledge of the heart's anatomy with this quiz focused on labeling the anterior view. Each question will challenge you to identify key structures such as the brachiocephalic trunk and the aortic arch. Perfect for students in anatomy or biology courses.
