Anatomy
The main artery of the body that carries blood away from the heart.
Aorta
The side of the heart that pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.
Left side of the heart
The cardiovascular system provides this throughout the body.
The four chambers of the heart.
Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle
The circulation loop between the heart and lungs.
Pulmonary circulation
The cardiovascular system consists of these four main parts.
Heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries
The four valves of the heart.
Tricuspid valve, pulmonary valve, mitral (bicuspid) valve, aortic valve
Blood cells that carry oxygen.
Red blood cells
Smaller arteries with smooth muscle that regulate blood flow.
Arterioles
The exact location of the heart in the body.
Thoracic cavity, behind the sternum, between the lungs, slightly left of center
Correct order of blood flow starting from the body.
Body → Right atrium → Right ventricle → Lungs → Left atrium → Left ventricle → Body
Vessels that branch from arterioles and exchange nutrients, gases, and waste.
Capillaries
The three main types of blood vessels.
Arteries, veins, capillaries
How the cardiovascular system maintains wellness.
Transports oxygen, nutrients, and hormones and removes waste like carbon dioxide
Vessels that transport blood back to the heart and contain valves to prevent backflow.
Veins.