Blood Vessels
In this module you will explain how the structure of blood vessels relate to their function, and
identify some major blood vessels important for circulating blood around the body. You will
also measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and use these parameters to calculate
pulse pressure and mean arterial pressure. Finally, you will participate in an activity to
demonstrate the baroreceptor reflex, which is an importance mechanism in the short- term
control of blood pressure.
1. On the Figure 5.1 below, label the following major systemic arteries: aortic arch,
ascending aorta, thoracic & abdominal aorta, brachiocephalic trunk, common
carotids, internal carotid, external carotid, facial, subclavian, axillary, brachial, radial,
ulnar, palmar arch; superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric, celiac trunk, renal,
common iliac, internal iliac, external iliac, femoral, popliteal, anterior tibial, posterior
tibial and dorsalis pedis.
Figure 5.1: Major Arteries
Adapted from Van Putte et al., 11th edition
(2017)
EXT ISAP 20 Sem 2,
2018
In this module you will explain how the structure of blood vessels relate to their function, and
identify some major blood vessels important for circulating blood around the body. You will
also measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and use these parameters to calculate
pulse pressure and mean arterial pressure. Finally, you will participate in an activity to
demonstrate the baroreceptor reflex, which is an importance mechanism in the short- term
control of blood pressure.
1. On the Figure 5.1 below, label the following major systemic arteries: aortic arch,
ascending aorta, thoracic & abdominal aorta, brachiocephalic trunk, common
carotids, internal carotid, external carotid, facial, subclavian, axillary, brachial, radial,
ulnar, palmar arch; superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric, celiac trunk, renal,
common iliac, internal iliac, external iliac, femoral, popliteal, anterior tibial, posterior
tibial and dorsalis pedis.
Figure 5.1: Major Arteries
Adapted from Van Putte et al., 11th edition
(2017)
EXT ISAP 20 Sem 2,
2018
