- Cardiovascular System - Lesson 4
Superior Vena Cava - ANSWER-major vein that drains the blood from lower limbs,
trunk, and abdomen into the right ventricle
Inferior Vena Cava - ANSWER-major vein that drains the blood from lower limbs, trunk,
and abdomen into the right ventricle
Abdominal Aorta - ANSWER-the main blood vessel in the abdominal cavity
Ovary - ANSWER-female reproductive organ
Aorta - ANSWER-major blood vessel that arises out of the left ventricle
Common Iliac Arteries - ANSWER-blood vessels that provide blood to the legs, pelvis,
reproductive organs, and other organs in the pelvic area
Aortic Aperture - ANSWER-a hole located between the right and left crus of the
diaphragm at the level of T12
Hepatic Portal System - ANSWER-the venous system that returns blood from the
digestive tract and spleen to the liver
Testicle - ANSWER-male reproductive organ
Common Iliac Artery - ANSWER-a large artery of the abdomen paired on each side
Inguinal Ligament - ANSWER-a band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior
superior iliac spine