Corpo - Il sistema circolatorio

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

arteria

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

arteriola, piccolo vaso sanguigno

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

sangue

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

vaso sanguigno

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

capillare

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

arteria capillare, vaso capillare

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

venula, piccola vena

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

giugulare

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

vena

(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

aorta

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

globulo rosso

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

vena cubitale mediana, vena mediana del gomito

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

arteria ulnare, arteria cubitale

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

arteria radiale, arteria del polso

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

arteria polmonare, vasi sanguigni polmonari

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

vena polmonare

a major artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the abdominal organs

tronco celiaco, arteria celiaca

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

vena epatica, vena del fegato

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

vena renale, vena dei reni

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

arteria renale, vaso sanguigno renale

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

vena gonadica, vena delle gonadi

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

arteria gonadica, arteria delle gonadi

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

arteria iliaca comune, vaso sanguigno iliaco comune

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

vena iliaca comune, vena iliaca comune di drenaggio

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

arteria iliaca esterna, arteria iliaca superficiale

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

vena iliaca esterna, vena esterna iliaca

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

arteria iliaca interna, arteria ipogastrica

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

vena iliaca interna, vena pelvica interna

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

arteria basilare, vasi sanguigni basilaris

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

arteria carotidea interna

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

arteria carotidea esterna, arteria carotide esterna

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

vena giugulare esterna, vena giugulare superficiale

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

vena giugulare interna, vena giugulare del collo

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

arteria vertebrale, vaso sanguigno vertebrale

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

arteria carotide comune, arteria carotidea comune

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

arteria subclavia, arteria sottoclavia

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

vena subclavia, vena sotto-clavicolare

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

vena cefalica, vena superficiale del braccio

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

arteria ascellare

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

vena ascellare, vena dell'ascella

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

vena cava superiore, vena superiore cava

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

vena cava inferiore, vena cava posteriore

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

aorta discendente, parte dell'aorta discendente

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

arteria brachiale

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

vena basilica, vena basilica

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

piastrino, trombocita

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

grande vena safena, vena safena principale

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

vena safena minore, vena safena superficiale

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

arteria femorale

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

vena femorale, vena del femore

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

arteria poplitea, arteria della fossa poplitea

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

vena poplitea, vena dietro il ginocchio

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

arteria tibiale anteriore, arteria tibiale frontale

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

arteria tibiale posteriore, arteria che fornisce sangue alla parte posteriore della gamba

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

vena peronea, vena fibulare

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

arteria peronea, arteria fibulare

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

vena tibiale anteriore, vena anteriore del tibia

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

arteria arcuata, arteria ad arco

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

vena tibiale posteriore, vena del tibia posteriore

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

arco venoso dorsale, arco venoso del piede

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

vaso linfatico, condotto linfatico

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

vene episclerali

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

arteria digitale, vaso sanguigno digitale

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

arteria elastica, vaso elastico

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

arteria muscolare, arteria di tipo muscolare

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

eritrocita