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Circulatory System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aorta | The main artery |
| Pulmonary Artery | An artery that carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs |
| Pulmonary Vein | A vein that carries oxygenated blood to the heart |
| Inferior Vena Cava | A vein that carries blood from your trunk and legs to your right atrium. |
| Superior vena cava | A vein that carries blood from your head and hands to your right atrium. |
| Vein | A vein carries blood to your heart. |
| Artery | An artery carries blood away from your heart. |