1.
Two veins that form the venae
cavae
E. inter
2.
"Main vein that drains the brain"
F. com
3.
The vein that empties directly into the
vena cava from the thigh
G. mes
4.
The veins in the thigh and pelvis
that drain directly into the common iliac
vein
1.
5.
Longest vein in the body; it begins in the
foot, ascends medially, and merges with
the femoral vein to become the external
iliac vein
2.
6.
Deep vein that runs through the thigh; it
enters the pelvis as the external iliac vein
3.
7.
Vein that receives blood from the kidneys
and drains into the inferior vena cava
4.
8.
Deep veins of the leg that drain
the foot and leg; they merge to form the
popliteal vein
5.
9.
Popliteal vein
6.
10.
Median cubital vein
7.
11.
Located in the armpit region; receives un-
oxygenated blood from the brachial, ba-
silic, and cephalic veins
8.
12.
Drains the liver, emptying into the inferior
vena cava
9.
13.
The subclavian vein continues toward the
heart as this vein.
10.
14.
The external jugular vein
11.
MATCHING
12.
Arteries
13.
Directions: Match the following terms to the most ap-
propriate definition by writing the correct letter in the
space provided. Some terms may be used more than
once. See text, pp. 345-348.
A. celiac trunk
B. circle of Willis
C. coronary arteries
D. renal artery
H. dorsalis pedis artery
I. aorta
J. basilar artery
K. hepatic artery
14.
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