Blood Vessels to Know
W. Rose
See figures in chapter 19.
For each of the following vessels, be able to identify it on a diagram of the body or part of the
body, know how the vessels on the list are related to each other, know the region of the body
supplied, and any other interesting facts about the vessel discussed in class.
Systemic arteries
Aorta: ascending, arch, thoracic, abdominal
Coronaries: left, right, circumflex, left anterior descending
Brachiocephalic, R subclavian, R common carotid
L subclavian, L common carotid
Internal, external carotid
Vertebrals
Basilar
Circle of Willis
Anterior, middle, posterior cerebrals
Axillary
Brachial
Ulnar
Radial
Intercostals
Internal thoracic=internal mammary
Celiac trunk
Common hepatic artery
Superior, inferior mesenteric
Renal
Common iliac
Femoral
Obturator
Popliteal
Anterior, posterior tibial
Dorsalis pedis
Systemic veins
Superior sagittal sinus (in cranium)
Internal, external jugular
Radial, ulnar
Median cubital (also known as antecubital)
Brachial
Axillary
Subclavian
Brachiocephalic
Intercostals
Azygous
Superior vena cava
Inferior vena cava
Hepatic veins
Hepatic portal veins
Inferior, superior mesenteric
Renal
Common iliac
Femoral
Popliteal
Saphenous (great & small)
Anterior, posterior tibial