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RAP IV Test 1

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what branch off the posterior tibial artery is the largest and contributes to the ankle and foot
peroneal artery
what of the two branches of the popliteal artery is the larger one that descends beneath the calf muscle
posterior tibial artery
what are the two branches of the popliteal artery
anterior tibial artery
posterior tibial artery
whawt artery is a continuation of the femoral artery and divides into anterior and posterior tibial arteries
popliteal artery
what commences distal to the ingual ligament and terminates at the proximal border of the popliteal fossa
femoral artery
what artery is the primary blood supply of the lower extremities
external iliac artery
what supplies blood to the pelvic muscles and visceral structures
internal iliac artery
what commences at the termination of the abdominal aorta and bifurcates into the internal and external iliac arteries at the level of the pelvic brim
common iliac
what arteries supply blood to the sacrum and coccyx
middle sacral artery
what arteries supply blood to the various muscles of the posterior and lateral abdominal wall
lumbar arteries
what arteries supply blood to the descending colon, sigmoid colon, and the rectum
inferior mesenteric artery
what arteries provide circulation for the kidneys
renal arteries
what artery supplies blood to the adrenal glands
suprarenal arteries
what artery supplies blood to the jejunum, ileum, cecum, ascending and transverse colon
superior mesenteric artery
what artery supplies blood to the inferior portion of the diaphragm
inferior phrenic artery
what artery supplies blood to the superior portion of the diaphragm
superior phrenic artery
what artery supplies blood to the liver, stomach, pancreas, duodenum, and spleen
celiac trunk artery
what artery commences at the aortic hiatus and bifurcates into the common iliac artery at the body of L4
abdominal aorta
what artery supplies blood to the majority of the thoracic cavity
thoracic aorta
what artery commences at the region of the surgical neck of the humerus and bifurcates into the radial & ulnar arteries 1' below the elbow
brachial artery
what arteries begin at the outer border of the first rib and become the brachial artery in the region of the surgical neck of the humerus
axillary arteries
what arteries carry blood to the muscles in the neck, back, and thoracic wall
costocervical arteries
what artery perfuse the thyroid gland, larynx, trachea, esophagus, pharynx, and various muscles in the neck
thyrocervical arteries
what arteries communicate through the arteries of the transverse process of the cervical vertebrae
vertebral artery
what artery commences at the region of the surgical neck of the humerus and bifurcates into the radial & ulnar artery approximately 1" below the elbow
brachial artery
what arteries begin at the outer border of the first rib and become the brachial artery in the region of the surgical neck of the humerus
axillary arteries
what arteries carry blood to the muscles in the neck, back, and thoracic wall
costocervical arteries
what artery perfuse the thyroid gland, larynx, trachea, esophagus, pharynx, and various muscles in the neck
thyrocervical arteries
what arteries communicate through the arteries of the transverse process of the cervical vertebrae
vertebral artery
what are the three arteries that diverge from the subclavian artery
vertebral artery
thyrocervical artery
costocervical arteries
where does the subclavian arteries provide oxygenated blood to
neck, shoulder, arm, & head
what supplies blood to the base of the brain and the cerebral hemispheres
arterial circle of willis
what arteries supply blood to the cranium and the orbital cavities
internal carotids
what arteries supply blood to the exterior of the head and face
external carotids
how many branches does the external carotids have
52
what artery is the largest branch off of the aortic arch and bifurcates into the right common carotid and right subclavian
brachiocephalic or inominate
what are the two main anatomical regions that the descending aorta is divided into
thoracic
abdominal
where does the descending aorta start and stop
starts at the T4 and ends at L4
what are the three arteries that arise from the aortic arch
brachiocephalic or inominate
left common corotid
left subclavian
the left and right coronary arteries branch off of which section of the aorta
ascending aorta
what are the three main parts of the aorta
ascending aorta
aortic arch
descending aorta
what is the largest artery in the body
aorta
what carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to perfuse the entire body
arteries
what are the three layers of the arterial wall
tunica adventitia- outer layer
tunica media- middle layer
tunica intima- inner layer
what is an opening, aperture or fissure
hiatus
what is the process of closing or the state of being closed
occlusion
what is the sudden obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or any foreign material formed or introduced elsewhere in the circulatory system and carried to that point by the blood stream
embolism
what is the formation or presence of a blood clot
thrombosis
what is an area of necrosis in a tissue caused by an obstruction in the artery supplying the area
infarct
what is the anatomy that is located inside the mediastinum
heart & great vessels
trachea & esophogus
thymus gland & associated lymphatics
what is the region that is located between the lungs in the thoracic cavity and rests on the diaphragm
mediastinum
what are the factors that influences the size and shape of the heart
age
body build
what is the great vessel that returns oxygenated blood to the left atrium from the lungs after oxygenation
pulmonary vein
what great vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation
pulmonary artery
what great vessel returns deoxygenated blood to the heart from below the diaphragm
inferior vena cava
what great vessel returns deoxygenated blood to the heart from above the diaphragm
superior vena cava
what great vessel delivers oxygenated blood to the body, except the lungs, and is divided into three distinct anatomical portions
aorta
what are the five great vessels of the heart
aorta
superior vena cava
inferior vena cava
pulmonary artery
pulmonary veins
what is the three cusped valve that is located at the base of the aorta
aortic valve
what is the three cusped valve that is located at the base of the pulmonary artery
pulmonary valve
what is the two cusped valve found between the left atrium and left ventricle
bicuspid valve or mitral valve
what contract with the ventricles of the heart, applying tension to the chordae tendineae, and prevent prolapse of the mitral and tricuspid valves
papillary muscles
what are strong, fibrous strings which attach to the cusps of the tricuspid and mitral valves
chordae tendineae
what valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle
tricuspid valve
how many valves are contained within the heart
4
which chamber of the heart is three times thicker than the rest due to the increased burden of circulating blood to the entire body
left ventricle
which chamber of the heart receives blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the ascending aorta
left ventricle
which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins
left atrium
what chamber of the heart receives blood from the right atrium and pumps the blood into the pulmonary artery to the lungs
right ventricle
which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the superior and inferior vena cava
right atrium
which wall of the heart is also described as the visceral layer of the serous pericardium
epicardium
which of the three layers is the thickest part of the heart wall
myocardium
what are the three walls that surround the heart
epicardium- outer layer
myocardium- middle layer
endocardium- inner layer
within the pericardial cavity what is the purpose of the small amount of serous fluid between the layers of the serous pericardium
to reduce friction
what is the space that exists between the two serous parietal layers of the pericardium and is similar to the pleural cavity in function
pericardial cavity
which layer of the percardium directly surrounds the heart
fibrous pericardium
which layer of the pericardium consists of two smooth layers
serous pericardium
what are the two layers of the pericardium
fibrous pericardium
serous pericardium
what is the double layered, loose fitting sac which envelopes the heart and great vessels
pericardium
where is the apex of the heart terminate at
level of the 5th intercostal space
where does the base of the heart lie
beneath the 2nd rib
what is the average size of the adult heart
14cm long
9cm wide
what is the four chambered, hollow, cone shaped, muscular organ that is located within the mediastinum
heart
what is the xray examination of the blood vessels of the brain after the injection of a radiopaque material
cerebral angiography
what is the roentgenography of the aorta after the injection of radiopaque medium
aortography
what is the xray examination of the heart and great vessels following the intravenous injection of radiopaque material
angiocardiography
what is the roentgenogram of a vein or veins after intravenous injection of a radiopaque substance
venogram
what is the injection of contrast media into the vascular system for radiographic examination of arteries
arteriography
what is an xray examination of the blood vessels after the injection of radiopaque material
angiography
what is a spasmodic contraction of a blood vessel
angiospasm
what is a circumscribed sac-like bulging of a blood vessel, usually an artery
anuerysm
what is the cardiovascular system comprised of
heart
arteries
veins
capillaries
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