Peripheral Vasculature Quiz

Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Carry blood back to the heart.

Tiny vessels linking arterioles and venules, enabling exchange of oxygen and nutrients between blood and tissues.

Narrow vessels found in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.

The innermost layer of a blood vessel, composed of endothelium and a basement membrane.

The outermost layer of a blood vessel, providing protection, strength, and anchoring it to surrounding tissues. It also contains vasa vasorum, which are tiny blood vessels supplying the larger vessel itself.

Tiny blood vessels that supply the larger blood vessels with oxygen and nutrients, especially useful for the thicker walls of arteries.

Arteries that have a thick layer of elastic fibers, making them able to expand and recoil with each heartbeat, allowing for smooth blood flow.

Arteries with a thick layer of smooth muscle, allowing them to constrict and dilate, regulating blood flow to different organs based on demand.

The smallest arteries that offer significant resistance to blood flow, playing a crucial role in regulating blood pressure and directing blood to different organs.

Contractile cells that wrap around capillaries, contributing to their regulation and ability to adjust blood flow.

The flow of blood from the heart through the lungs and back to the heart.

It carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

It carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to all parts of the body.

The flow of blood from the heart throughout the body and back to the heart.

This mechanism helps push blood upward against gravity, promoting its flow back to the heart. It involves deep veins in the legs contracting and valves preventing backflow.

The process of blood flowing through the body's circulatory system, including the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.

They play a vital role in blood circulation by preventing backflow of blood in veins, ensuring efficient blood return to the heart.

The flow of blood from the heart through the body back to the heart, transporting oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.

One of the two large veins that return deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart's right atrium.

One of the two large veins that return deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart's right atrium.

The valve that separates the right atrium from the right ventricle, allowing blood flow in one direction.

The large artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs to be oxygenated.

The valve separating the right ventricle from the pulmonary artery, ensuring proper blood flow.

The valve that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle, allowing blood flow in one direction.

The major artery that supplies the upper limb and originates from the aortic arch.

The subclavian artery continues into the axillary artery as it passes through the axilla (armpit).

The axillary artery becomes the brachial artery as it runs down the arm.

A branch from the brachial artery that supplies the radial side of the forearm.

A branch from the brachial artery that supplies the ulnar side of the forearm.

A large vein that drains blood from the brain, head, and neck and empties into the superior vena cava.

The large vein formed by the union of the internal jugular vein and the subclavian vein.

A network of veins that drain blood from the hand and forearm.

The major vein that drains blood from the upper limb, continuing into the subclavian vein.

The major vein that drains blood from the arm, continuing into the axillary vein.

The main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body.

The external iliac artery supplies blood to the lower limb, while the internal iliac artery supplies blood to the pelvic organs.

The femoral artery is the main artery of the thigh, supplying blood to the leg and foot.

The popliteal artery is a continuation of the femoral artery behind the knee, supplying blood to the lower leg and foot.

The anterior tibial artery supplies blood to the front of the lower leg and foot, while the posterior tibial artery supplies blood to the back of the lower leg and foot.

The dorsalis pedis artery is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery in the foot, supplying blood to the top of the foot.

The fibular branch is a branch of the posterior tibial artery supplying blood to the fibula bone (the smaller, outer bone of the lower leg).

The tarsal tunnel is a space behind the medial malleolus (ankle bone) where the posterior tibial artery passes through.