Cranial & Spinal Nerves
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
31 pairs
Main artery supplying the brain?
Carotid artery
Major vein returning blood from head/neck?
Internal jugular vein
Pathway of blood from right atrium to lungs?
Right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary artery -> lungs
Blockage of coronary artery leads to?
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Which cranial nerve controls shoulder elevation?
Accessory nerve (XI)
Largest artery in the body?
Aorta
Vein draining upper extremities?
Subclavian vein
Vessel carrying oxygenated blood from lungs?
Pulmonary vein
Condition of narrowed arteries?
Atherosclerosis
Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?
Phrenic nerve
Artery supplying heart muscles?
Coronary arteries
Vein returning blood from lower body?
Inferior vena cava
Blood flow from LV to systemic circulation?
Left ventricle -> aorta -> systemic circulation
Bulging/weakening of an artery wall?
Aneurysm
Nerve responsible for hand sensation?
Median or ulnar nerve
Artery used to measure pulse at wrist?
Radial artery
Vein used most often for blood draws?
Pulmonary Vein
Vessel carrying deoxygenated blood to lungs?
Pulmonary artery
Lack of blood supply to tissues?
Ischemia
Part of nervous system controlling involuntary actions?
Autonomic nervous system
Artery supplying lungs with deoxygenated blood?
Pulmonary artery
Major vein returning blood into right atrium?
Median Cubital Vein
Pathway that nourishes heart muscle?
Coronary circulation
Obstruction in lung artery is called?
Pulmonary embolism