Coronary

the first arteries to branch off from the base of the ascending aorta as it leaves the left ventricle

Carotid

carry oxygenated blood to the neck, face, head, and brain

Pulmonary

carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs

Subclavian

carry oxygenated blood to the shoulders

Axillary

carry oxygenated blood to the areas under the arms

Brachial

carry oxygenated blood to the upper arms

Radial

carry oxygenated blood to the medial sides (thumb sides) of the lower Arms

Ulnar

carry oxygenated blood to the lateral sides (little finger sides) of the lower Arms

Hepatic

carry oxygenated blood to the liver in the abdominal cavity

Gastric

carry oxygenated blood to the stomach in the abdominal cavity

Renal

carry oxygenated blood to the kidneys which are located behind the abdominal cavity (in the retroperitoneal space)

Iliac

carry oxygenated blood to the hip and groin areas

Femoral

carry oxygenated blood to the upper legs

Popiteal

carry oxygenated blood to the knee area

Tibial

carry oxygenated blood to the anterior, posterior, and medial sides of the lower legs

Peroneal

carry oxygenated blood to the lateral sides (little toe sides) of the lower legs

Long description for Figure 6-8

Diagram of a heart shows names and Locations of Arteries.

From left top going around the heart clockwise Right common carotid artery.

Left common carotid artery.

Left subclavian artery.

Left pulmonary arteries.

Left atrium.

Left pulmonary veins.

Left coronary artery.

Left ventricle.

Bottom left Inferior vena cava.

Right ventricle.

Right coronary artery.

Right atrium.

Right pulmonary veins.

Ascending aorta.

Right pulmonary arteries.

Superior vena cava.

Aortic arch.

Right subclavian artery.