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9 Cards in this Set
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Systemic Vessels
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These vessels transport blood through all parts of the body from the left ventricle back to the right atrium.
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Pulmonary Vessels
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These vessels transport blood from the right ventricle through the lungs and back to the left atrium.
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Varicose Veins
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These are permanently dilated vessels in which the valves do not prevent the backflow of blood.
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Ascending Aorta
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This vessel passes from the left ventricle and gives rise to the left and right coronary arteries at it's base.
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Coronary Arteries
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These vessels supply blood to the heart.
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Aortic Arch
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This vessel gives rise to the three major branches that supply blood to the head, and upper limbs.
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The Brachiocephalic Artery: Supplies blood to the right side of the head and the right upper extremity.
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The Left Common Carotid Artery: Supplies blood to the left side of the head and neck.
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D
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The Left Subclavian Artery: Supplies blood to the left upper limb.
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