The vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood rich in oxygen. They are called the coronary arteries because they encircle the heart in the manner of a crown. The word "coronary" comes from the Latin "corona" and Greek "koron" meaning crown. Like other arteries, the coronaries may be subject to arteriosclerosis (h [..]

Blood vessels carrying blood away from the heart.

blood vessels that carry oxygen and blood to the heart, brain and other parts of the body.

Blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

 The blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart and lungs.

 Blood vessels that carry oxygen to all parts of the body. 

The vessels carrying Blood away from the Heart.

Artery formed by the bifurcation of the Internal Carotid Artery (Carotid Artery, Internal). Branches of the anterior Cerebral Artery supply the Caudate Nucleus; Internal Capsule; Putamen; Septal Nucle [..]

The continuation of the Subclavian Artery; it distributes over the Upper Limb, axilla, Chest and shoulder.

The continuation of the Axillary Artery; it branches into the radial and Ulnar Arteries.

Left Bronchial Arteries arise from the Thoracic Aorta, the right from the first aortic intercostal or the upper left Bronchial Artery; they supply the Bronchi and the lower Trachea.

Either of the two principal Arteries on both sides of the neck that supply Blood to the head and neck; each divides into two branches, the Internal Carotid Artery and the External Carotid Artery.

The arterial trunk that arises from the Abdominal Aorta and after a short course divides into the left gastric, common hepatic and Splenic Arteries.

The arterial Blood Vessels supplying the Cerebrum.

Three groups of Arteries found in the eye which supply the Iris, Pupil, Sclera, Conjunctiva, and the Muscles of the Iris.

Inferior and external epigastric Arteries arise from external iliac; superficial from femoral; superior from internal thoracic. They supply the Abdominal Muscles, Diaphragm, iliac region, and Groin. T [..]

Branch of the Common Carotid Artery which supplies the exterior of the head, the Face, and the greater part of the neck.

The main Artery of the thigh, a continuation of the external Iliac Artery.

Abdominal Artery that follows the curvature of the Stomach. The right gastroepiploic Artery is frequently used in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting; Myocardial Revascularization, and other vascular reco [..]

A branch of the Celiac Artery that distributes to the Stomach, Pancreas, Duodenum, liver, Gallbladder, and greater Omentum.

Either of two large Arteries originating from the Abdominal Aorta; they supply Blood to the Pelvis, Abdominal Wall and Legs.

The Artery supplying nearly all the left half of the Transverse Colon, the whole of the Descending Colon, the Sigmoid Colon, and the greater part of the Rectum. It is smaller than the Superior Mesente [..]

The first and largest Artery branching from the aortic arch. It distributes Blood to the right side of the head and neck and to the right arm.

Branch of the Common Carotid Artery which supplies the anterior part of the Brain, the eye and its appendages, the Forehead and Nose.

Arteries originating from the subclavian or Axillary Arteries and distributing to the anterior Thoracic Wall, mediastinal structures, Diaphragm, pectoral Muscles and Mammary Gland.

A branch of the External Carotid Artery which distributes to the deep structures of the Face (internal maxillary) and to the side of the Face and Nose (external maxillary).

Arteries which supply the Dura Mater.

Arteries which arise from the Abdominal Aorta and distribute to most of the Intestines.

The largest of the Cerebral Arteries. It trifurcates into temporal, frontal, and parietal branches supplying Blood to most of the parenchyma of these lobes in the Cerebral Cortex. These are the areas [..]

Artery originating from the Internal Carotid Artery and distributing to the eye, Orbit and adjacent facial structures.

The continuation of the Femoral Artery coursing through the popliteal fossa; it divides into the anterior and posterior Tibial Arteries.

Artery formed by the bifurcation of the Basilar Artery. Branches of the posterior Cerebral Artery supply portions of the Occipital Lobe; Parietal Lobe; inferior temporal gyrus, Brainstem, and Choroid [..]

The short wide vessel arising from the Conus arteriosus of the right ventricle and conveying unaerated Blood to the Lungs.

The direct continuation of the brachial trunk, originating at the bifurcation of the Brachial Artery opposite the neck of the radius. Its branches may be divided into three groups corresponding to the [..]

A branch of the Abdominal Aorta which supplies the Kidneys, Adrenal Glands and Ureters.

Central Retinal Artery and its branches. It arises from the Ophthalmic Artery, pierces the Optic Nerve and runs through its center, enters the eye through the porus opticus and branches to supply the [..]

The largest branch of the celiac trunk with distribution to the spleen, Pancreas, Stomach and greater Omentum.

Artery arising from the Brachiocephalic Trunk on the right side and from the arch of the Aorta on the left side. It distributes to the neck, Thoracic Wall, spinal cord, Brain, Meninges, and Upper Limb [..]

A large vessel supplying the whole length of the Small Intestine except the superior part of the Duodenum. It also supplies the Cecum and the ascending part of the Colon and about half the transverse [..]

Arteries arising from the external carotid or the Maxillary Artery and distributing to the temporal region.

Arteries originating from the subclavian or Axillary Arteries and distributing to the anterior Thoracic Wall, mediastinal structures, Diaphragm, pectoral Muscles, Mammary Gland and the axillary aspect [..]

The larger of the two terminal branches of the Brachial Artery, beginning about one centimeter distal to the bend of the elbow. Like the Radial Artery, its branches may be divided into three groups co [..]

Specialized arterial vessels in the Umbilical Cord. They carry waste and deoxygenated Blood from the Fetus to the Mother via the Placenta. In Humans, there are usually two umbilical Arteries but somet [..]

A branch arising from the internal Iliac Artery in females, that supplies Blood to the Uterus.

The first branch of the Subclavian Artery with distribution to Muscles of the NECK; VERTEBRAE; SPINAL CORD; Cerebellum; and interior of the Cerebrum.

The vessels carrying blood away from the heart.

Blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

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Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. All arteries, with the exception of the pulmonary and umbilical arteries, carry oxygenated blood. The circulatory system is extremely i [..]