Hi hazzy,
Well, that red blood cell better pack a lunch because it has quite a
trip ahead for itself. I'll start with a simplified list and work my
way down to a more detailed version.
Circulatory pathways:
[RIGHT ATRIUM]
1) Pulmonary circulation
right ventricle
pulmonary arteries
pulmonary capillaries
pulmonary veins
left atrium
left ventricle
2) Systemic circulation
left ventricle
aorta
large arteries
medium arteries
[TOES]
small arteries
arterioles
capillaries
[return to the heart]
venules
small, medium, and large veins
venae cavae
http://anatomy.iupui.edu/courses/histo_D502/circ.system.lec.ovh.f01.html
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Sequence of blood flow
1. Superior and inferior vena cavae to Right atrium
2. Right atrium (Tricuspid valve) to Right ventricle
3. Right ventricle (Pulmonary semilunar valve) to Pulmonary artery and Lungs
Deoxygenated blood delivered to lungs
4. Lungs via Pulmonary veins to Left Atrium
5. Left Atrium through Mitral valve to Left Ventricle
6. Left Ventricle through Aortic valve to Aorta
Oxygenated blood distributed to body
Aorta
Arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
Venules
Veins
Vena cavae
and Back to the Right Atrium
http://www.dent.ohio-state.edu/phys604/jAKEMAN2003/Org(02)post2003.ppt
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM:
MAJOR VESSELS AND CIRCULATORY PATHWAYS:
Coronary Arteries & Cardiac Veins
Arteries of the Head and Neck
brachiocephalic
right subclavian
vertebral
right common carotid
internal carotid
external carotid
Arteries of the Brain
internal carotid
vertebral
Arteries & Veins of Upper Limb
brachiocephalic a.
subclavian a.
subclavian v.
brachiocephalic v.
Arteries of the Lower Limb
abdominal Aorta
right commoniIliac
internal iliac
external iliac
femoral (pulse point)
popliteal (pulse point)
dorsalis pedis (pulse point)
posterior tibial
Aorta & Branches; Intercostal Arteries
aortic arch
coronary
brachiocephalic
common carotid
subclavian
thoracic aorta
abdominal aorta
celiac trunk
superior mesenteric
renal
inferior mesenteric
common iliac
Arteries to Gastrointestinal Tract & Related Organs
aortic
celiac trunk
superior mesenteric
inferior mesenteric
Arteries of the Pelvis & Perineum
internal iliac
http://www.mscok.edu/~bstewart/bstewart/classes/anatomy/vessels.htm
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
If the above links haven't broken it down enough for you, following
you will find the Circulatory System's "tree" (sort of like a family
tree). If you prefer, you can also view it as an alphabetical list.
Sorry, but it's far too long too post here.
Circulatory System:
Listed in order of appearance in tree.
http://www.bioeng.auckland.ac.nz/anatml/anatml/database/circulatory_system/circulatory_system/index.html
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Additional Link:
Circulatory Pathways:
http://training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/unit7_3_cardvasc_blood3_pathways.html
I hope I've been able to help. If you have any questions, please post
a clarification request before closing/rating my answer. Here is an
interesting little tidbit - capillaries are so small that red blood
cells can only travel through them in single file.
Thank you,
hummer
Google Search Terms Used:
circuit "circulatory system"
cardiovascular system
pulmonary systemic pathways
"circulatory pathways"
blood transport system |
Clarification of Answer by
hummer-ga
on
17 Feb 2004 07:01 PST
Hi hazzy,
Yes, the problem is not that there isn't much information available
but rather trying to find the appropriate information for the task at
hand. I thought you needed a list of the names of the blood vessels
that blood travels through on its way to the toes, however, perhaps a
diagram would be more appropriate in understanding blood transport.
In short, the blood moves from the right side of the heart, to the
lungs, and back to the left side of the heart. From there, it is
pumped into the Aorta and moves to the rest of the body, on down to
the DORSAL DIGITAL ARTERY (toe).
SIMPLE DIAGRAM:
Interactive diagram: Click on the "Cardiovascular" box (bottom row,
second from left). At the circulatory diagram, hover your cursor over
various points to view the name of the part - click on it for a text
description.
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
Additional Links:
DETAILED DIAGRAMS:
Describes the Systemic Circulation, illustrated with diagrams:
http://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/esm/esm_martini_fundanaphy_5/bb/obj/21/CH21/html/ch21_6_2.html
The Circulatory System:
http://users.tpg.com.au/users/amcgann/body/circulatory.html
Diagram:
http://infozone.imcpl.org/kids_circ.htm#diagram
Systemic Circulation: Vascular Network:
http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/CVPhysiology/BP019.htm
List: Systemic Blood Vessels:
http://people.morehead-st.edu/fs/d.eisenhour/Bloodvessels.doc
Arteries Carry Away:
http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/vessels/arteries.html
Movie: Trip down a coronary artery. (928k)
http://www.mco.edu/iarc/movies/coronary.mov
Capillary Connections:
http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/vessels/capillaries.html
Blood Vessels:
http://www.learn.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=Unit&WCU=658
Images of blood vessels:
http://www.udel.edu/Biology/Wags/histopage/colorpage/cbv/cbv.htm
The Circulatory System Movie:
http://www.brainpop.com/health/circulatory/circulatorysystem/index.weml?&tried_cookie=true
If you need further assistance, please let me know and I'll be happy
to respond. Perhaps knowing the reason for your query would help in
finding an appropriate answer.
Thank you,
hummer
|
