Peripheral Vascular System

Peripheral Vascular System(PV)  Branching network of vessels that transports oxygenated blood to all body organs, tissues & then returns it to the heart for reoxygenation in the lungs Arterie s  Carry oxygenated blood, nutrient rich blood from the heart to the capillaries  High-pressure system  Thick, layered walls  Pulse = force of blood against arterial walls felt with heart beat Major Arteries of the Arm  Brachial  Major artery supplying arm  Palpated medial to the biceps tendon in and above the bend of the elbow  Radial  Extends down the thumb side of the arm  Supplies blood to the forearm and hand on radial side  Ulnar  Extends down the little finger side of the arm  Supplies blood to forearm and hand on ulnar side