Cardiovascular Anatomy

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Across
  1. 2. sends blood throughout the body, carrying oxygen to each and every cell.
  2. 6. only artery that carries oxygen-poor blood.
  3. 8. each of the two upper cavities of the heart from which blood is passed to the ventricles.
  4. 9. allows the passage of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
  5. 10. one of the three great vessels of the aortic arch that supplies blood to the head, neck and upper extremities.
Down
  1. 1. is one of two large chambers located toward the bottom of the heart that collect and expel blood towards the peripheral beds within the body and lungs.
  2. 3. ARTERY transports oxygenated blood to all the cells and organs of the body.
  3. 4. regulate the blood supply to the heart muscle depending on the amount of oxygen the heart needs at that time.
  4. 5. allows the passage of blood from the right atrium to the right ventricle.
  5. 7. The main artery that carries blood from the heart to the head.