Anatomy II Exam 6

Branches of the External Carotid artery (8)

The common carotid arteries extend up the neck to a point just below the level of the jaw-line where each bifurcates into the corresponding

provides the blood supply to structures of the neck and head which, in general, lie outside of the cranium

provides the blood supply to the brain (within the cranial cavity) and the eyes

eight (8) branches serving the neck and outside of the skull

provides the blood supply to the superior portion of the thyroid gland.

supplies blood to the tongue

provides the blood supply to most of the face

branches of the facial artery (4)

provides the blood supply to the chin

provides the blood supply to the upper lip

provides the blood supply to the lower lip

provides the blood supply to the area around the nose

provides the blood supply to the scalp at the back of the skull

provides the blood supply to the area of scalp directly behind each ear

provides the blood supply to the pharynx (the throat area directly behind the mouth)

provides the blood supply to the bones of the jaw and roof of the mouth

the terminal continuation of the external carotid artery, provides the blood supply to the region of the scalp just anterior to the ear

branch of the common carotid artery which provides the blood supply to those areas of the head which are located primarily inside of the cranial cavity, and to the eye

There are four major branches of the internal carotid artery.

provides the blood supply to the eye

branches which are part of the Circle of Willis (or the cerebral arterial circle)

along with the anterior cerebral, is a terminal branch of the internal carotid artery providing the blood supply up the side of the brain

where the arteries providing the blood supply to the brain anastomose, providing multiple sources of blood supply to this vital organ

There are four major arteries which direct blood toward the brain.

The two vertebral arteries unite after they enter the cranial cavity to become

feeds into the Circle of Willis by bifurcating into the right and left posterior cerebral arteries

generally considered to be made up of nine (9) arteries

nine (9) arteries of the Circle of Willis

serves to link the right and left anterior cerebral arteries

link the internal carotid artery to the corresponding posterior cerebral artery

Some may include ___ ________ ________ as part of the Circle of Willis. If this is done there would be ten arteries in the make-up of the cerebral arterial circle.

the smallest named artery of the body

pass through the floor of the cranium

Formed from the union of the Rt & Lt Vertebral Aa.

the continuation (branches) of the Internal Carotid Aa

These vessels are NEVER considered part of the Circle of Willis (2 sets)

List the branches of the Arch of the Aorta in order:

Branch of the Arch of Aorta – Providing blood supply to Left Side of Head & Neck:

Branch of the Arch of Aorta – Providing blood supply to Right Side of Head & Neck:

Branch of the Innominate Artery – Providing blood supply to Right Side of Head & Neck:

Branch of the Common Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to structures within the cranium:

Branch of the Common Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to structures outside the cranium:

Eight Branches of the External Carotid Artery:

Branch of the External Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to the tongue:

Branch of the External Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to the throat:

Branch of the External Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to the face:

Branch of the External Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to the scalp immediately behind the ear:

Branch of the External Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to the thyroid gland:

Branch of the External Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to the scalp at the back of the skull:

Branch of the External Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to the bones of the jaw and the roof of the mouth:

Branch of the External Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to the scalp on the side of the head anterior to the ears:

Branch of the Internal Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to the eyes:

Branch of the Internal Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to the anterior portion of the brain:

Branch of the Internal Carotid Artery – Which connects the Internal Carotid Artery with the Posterior Cerebral Artery:

Terminal continuation of the Internal Carotid Artery – Providing blood supply to the mid portion of the brain:

The group of arteries at the base of the brain where the anastomizing of arteries providing the blood supply of the brain occurs:

List the Nine (9) vessels that are ALWAYS considered part of the cerebral arterial circle:

The Circle of Willis sometimes includes Ten (10) arteries, which one is added to the nine above.:

Blood cells which carry oxygen and carbon-dioxide:

Another name for red blood cells:

Another name for white blood cells:

Another name for blood platelets:

Another name for the pacemaker of the heart:

The portion of the blood which is 95% water:

Another name for the muscle that separates the thorax from the abdomen:

The branch of the Abdominal Aorta providing the blood supply to the stomach, spleen, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and duodenum:

The individual credited with the discovery of the circulation of blood:

1.  The posterior humeral circumflex is a branch of the _____.

2.  Another name for Poupart's ligament is _____.

3.  The artery formed by the union of the right and left vertebral arteries.

4.  The gastroepiploic arteries provide the blood supply to this portion of the stomach.

5.  The medial border of the femoral triangle.

6.  The lateral border of the femoral triangle.

7.  The artery which connects between the two anterior cerebral arteries.

8.  The vessel which serves as the continuation of the femoral artery.

9.  Another name for the Circle of Willis.

10.  The brachial profundis artery is a branch of which vessel?

11.  The branch of the arch of the aorta which provides the blood supply to the right upper extremity.

12.  How many branches are there associated with the ascending aorta.

13.  The internal carotid artery is most closely associated with providing the blood supply to this organ.

14.  The branch of the external carotid artery that ends by providing the blood supply to the chin, lips and nose. 

15.  The artery that is the continuation of the popliteal and extends to the top of the foot where it becomes the dorsalis pedis artery.

16.  The branch of the internal carotid artery providing the blood supply to the eyes.

17.  The chamber of the heart where systemic circulation ends.

18.  The chamber of the heart where pulmonary circulation begins.

19.  Another name for the right atrio-ventricular valve.

20.  Another name for the left atrio-ventricular valve.

21.  The "pacemaker" of the heart is also called _____.

22.  The "wall" that divides the thoracic from the abdominal cavities.

23.  The portion of the blood that is about 95% water.

24.  The blood cells make up approximately _____% of the blood volume.

25.  The blood cells responsible for clotting are called _____.

26.  The union of the distal ends of two arteries is called _____.

27.  Blood vessels that carry the blood in the general direction towards the heart are called _____.

28.  The blood cells responsible for fighting-off infections.

29.  The landmark found between the axillary artery and the brachial artery.

30.  The blood cells which contain hemoglobin.

31.  The vessel entering the heart that provides for the drainage from the abdomen and the lower extremities.

32.  The branch of the abdominal aorta providing the blood supply to the kidney is called _____.

33.  The landmark between the subclavian artery and the axillary artery.

34.  The branch of the abdominal aorta providing the blood supply to the stomach, spleen, liver, gall bladder and pancreas.

35.  The medial artery of the forearm (between elbow and wrist).

36.  The genicular arteries are branches of the _____.

37.  The 2nd branch of the arch of the aorta is called _____.

38.  The term which means, the study of blood.

39.  The imaginary plane that passes through the body from superior to inferior and from anterior to posterior dividing the body into right and left halves (equal portions).

40.  The name of a branch of the celiac artery which provides the blood supply to the liver.

41.  The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle.

42.  The outer layer of an artery or vein is called the tunica _____.

43.  The minute tendinous chords connecting the atrio-ventricular valves of the heart to the papillary muscles.

44.  The number of vessels associated with the right atrium of the heart.

45.  The cystic artery would be associated with which structure of the body.

46.  Name 1 (one) visceral unpaired branch of the abdominal aorta.

47.  Name 1 (one) parietal branch of the descending thoracic aorta.

48.  The peroneal artery is a branch of this vessel.

49.  The action of blood cells escaping the vascular system by passing through the walls of the capillaries is called hemorrhage per _____.

50.  The normal pH of blood is _____(a number).

51.  The name of the individual credited with the discovery of the circulation of blood.

52.  The middle layer of the wall of the heart is called _____.

53.  The region immediately inferior to the hypochondriac region of the abdomen in the 9-region plan is called.

54.  In the femoral triangle the femoral artery is said to be _____ to the femoral vein.

55.  The process by which a blood cell surrounds, engulfs and destroys foreign substances in the blood is called _____.

56.  The system of the body which deals with the blood, heart, arteries, veins, and lymphatics is called _____.

57.  The position with the body standing erect, facing the observer, and the hands at the side with the palms facing the observer is said to be the
_____.

58.  A human body used for anatomical study is called a _____.

59.  The innermost layer of an artery or vein is made up of this type of basic (elemental) body tissue.

60.  Blood type _____ is said to be the universal donor.

61.  The term visceral refers to _____.

62.  The 3rd branch of the arch of the aorta is called _____.

63.  The aorta terminates by bifurcating into the _____.

64.  The arteries providing the blood supply to the fingers and toes.

65.  A synonym for the word dorsal is _____.

66.  The superior border of "Scarpa's triangle".

67.  The umbillical arteries would be branches of this vessel.

68.  The muscle layer of the heart is called _____.

69.  The anterior intercostal arteries are branches of this vessel.

70.  The branch of the internal carotid artery that serves as a connection between the internal carotid and the posterior cerebral is called ____.

71.  The branch of the external carotid artery that serves to provide the blood supply to the scalp immediately behind the ear is called _____.

72.  The study of veins is called _____.

73.  The veins that accompany adjacent arteries are the _____ set of veins.

74.  Arteries have three layers in their walls while arterioles have _____.

75.  (True or False)  Arteries below the level of the heart have valves in them.
True False