Corps - Le Système Circulatoire

any blood vessel, carrying the blood to different organs of body from the heart

artère

a small blood vessel that connects arteries to capillaries, regulating blood flow and blood pressure in the body

artériole

the red liquid that the heart pumps through the body, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues

sang

any tube structure inside the body through which blood can circulate, such as a vein, artery, etc.

vaisseau sanguin

(anatomy) any of the small and thin-walled branching blood vessels that connect the arterioles and venules

capillaire

a small blood vessel that connects larger arteries to capillaries, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products in the body

artère capillaire

a small blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from capillaries to larger veins

veinule

any of the three large veins in the neck that carry blood from the head and face

veine jugulaire

any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart

veine

(biology) the colorless liquid part of the blood in which the blood cells are suspended

plasma

the main artery that carries highly oxygenated blood from the heart, which has circulated through the lungs, to the rest of the body

aorte

one of the many cells of red color carrying oxygen in the body

globule rouge

a forearm vein often used for blood draws and IV catheter insertion

veine cubitale médiane

a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the forearm and hand

artère ulnaire

a major blood vessel in the forearm that delivers oxygenated blood to the hand and fingers

artère radiale

the blood vessel that transports deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation

artère pulmonaire

any of four blood vessels responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the lungs back to the heart

veine pulmonaire

a major artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the abdominal organs

tronc cœliaque

a blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the liver to the inferior vena cava

veine hépatique

a blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the kidneys to the heart

veine rénale

a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the kidneys

artère rénale

a vein that drains blood from the gonads (ovaries in females or testes in males) and carries it back to the heart

veine gonadique

an artery that supplies blood to the gonads (ovaries in females or testes in males) in order to support their normal function

artère gonadique

a large blood vessel that arises from the abdominal aorta and branches into the left and right iliac arteries

artère iliaque commune

a large blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs, pelvis, and abdominal organs back to the heart

veine iliaque commune

a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the lower extremities of the body

artère iliaque externe

a major blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities back to the heart

veine iliaque externe

a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the pelvic region and its surrounding structures in the human body

artère iliaque interne

a major blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the pelvis and its surrounding structures back to the heart

veine iliaque interne

a major blood vessel in the human body that supplies oxygenated blood to the brainstem and posterior regions of the brain

artère basilaire

a vital blood vessel that delivers oxygenated blood to the brain and is located in the neck

artère carotide interne

a vital blood vessel in the neck that delivers oxygenated blood to structures outside the skull

artère carotide externe

a major superficial vein in the neck that drains blood from the scalp and face

veine jugulaire externe

a major vein in the neck that carries deoxygenated blood from the brain, face, and neck back to the heart

veine jugulaire interne

a blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain and spinal cord through the vertebrae of the neck

artère vertébrale

a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the head and neck regions of the human body

artère carotidienne commune

a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the upper body, including the arms, neck, and chest

artère subclavière

a large blood vessel that collects deoxygenated blood from the upper body and carries it back to the heart

veine subclavière

an arm vein located near the surface of the skin, responsible for draining blood from the hand, forearm, and lateral aspects of the arm

veine céphalique

a major blood vessel that supplies the upper arm and shoulder region

artère axillaire

a major vein located in the armpit region that drains deoxygenated blood from the upper limb and returns it to the heart

veine axillaire

a large vein that transports deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart

veine cave supérieure

a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart

veine cave inférieure

he portion of the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the lower body

aorte descendante

a blood vessel in the upper arm that carries oxygenated blood to the muscles and tissues of the arm

artère brachiale

a large vein located in the arm that carries deoxygenated blood from the hand to the axillary vein

veine basilique

a small, cell-like structure in the blood that helps in clotting and preventing excessive bleeding

plaquette

a major superficial vein in the leg responsible for returning deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities to the heart

grande veine saphène

a superficial vein located in the lower leg that plays a role in returning blood from the foot and lateral aspect of the leg back to the heart

petite veine saphène

a major blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the lower limb

artère fémorale

a major blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the lower limb

veine fémorale

the major artery located behind the knee that supplies blood to the lower leg and foot

artère poplitée

a major vein located behind the knee that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower leg back to the heart

veine poplitée

an artery that supplies blood to the front of the leg and foot, and is a branch of the popliteal artery located behind the knee

artère tibiale antérieure

an artery that supplies blood to the posterior (back) part of the leg and foot, and is one of the two main branches of the popliteal artery located behind the knee

artère tibiale postérieure

a blood vessel in the lower leg that carries deoxygenated blood from the lateral side of the leg back to the heart

veine péronéale

an artery that supplies blood to the lateral (outer) part of the leg and foot, and is one of the two main branches of the popliteal artery located behind the knee

artère péronière

a vein that accompanies the anterior tibial artery and helps to drain blood from the front of the leg and foot, and carries it back towards the heart

veine tibiale antérieure

a small blood vessel in the kidneys that supplies oxygenated blood to the renal cortex

artère arqué

a vein that accompanies the posterior tibial artery and helps to drain blood from the back of the leg and foot, and carries it back towards the heart

veine tibiale postérieure

a foot vein that collects blood from the toes and top of the foot, serving as a drainage point for venous blood returning from the foot

arc veineux dorsal

a thin-walled tube that carries lymph, a clear fluid containing immune cells and waste products

vaisseau lymphatique

a network of small blood vessels that reside in the outermost layer of the eye

veines épisclérales

a small blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the tissues of the fingers and toes

artère digitale

a large artery that stretches and recoils to accommodate blood flow from the heart, helping to maintain blood pressure

artère élastique

a type of artery that has thick walls composed of smooth muscle, allowing it to regulate blood flow to specific organs or tissues

artère musculaire

a specialized blood cell responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body

érythrocyte