ch 9.3 arteries

largest artery in body and main trunk of entire arterial system

the first section of the aorta, where it makes a 180-degree curve from its initial craniodorsal direction to a caudal direction

tiny arterial branch

branch of subclavian artery that distributes to axilla and forelimb

axillary artery branch distributing to forelimb

aortic arch branch distributing to head, neck and right forelimb

right and left common cartids, originating from brachiocephalic artery, distributing to right and left sides of head

branch of abdominal aorta distributing to stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen and duodenum

distributes to colon

left and right arteries distributing to left and right sides of myocardial muscle (atria and ventricles)

branch of external iliac artery that distributes to external genitalia, hind leg and lower abdominal wall

the common iliac artery and its branches distribute to the pelvis, abdominal wall, hind legs, and reproductive organs

cradial and caudal branches of the abdominal aorta distributing respectively to lower half of colon and rectum and to small intestine and proximal half of colon

any artery that supplies blood to bone marrow

any artery that supplies blood to bone marrow

branch of abdominal aorta that distributes to ovaries, uterine tube and ureters

only arteries in body that carry nonoxygenated blood, which is delivered to lungs for oxygenation

branch of abdominal aorta that distributes to kidneys, adrenals and ureters

two arteries distributing to neck, forelimbs, thoracic wall, spinal cord, brain and meninges

branch of abdominal aorta that supplies testicles and associate structures (spermatic artery)

three arteries (lateral, superior and internal) distributing respectively to pectoral muscles and mammary glands; axillary chest wall; and diaphragm, structures of mediastinum and anterior thoracic wall

brachial artery branch distributing to foreleg