Question

Name the vessels entering and leaving the heart.

Answer 1

Blood vessels:

1. Blood vessels circulate blood throughout your body. They help deliver oxygen to vital organs and tissues, and also to remove waste products.
2. Blood vessels include veins, arteries and capillaries.

Vessels entering the heart

These vessels bring deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart.

1. Superior (anterior) vena cava: The main vein bringing deoxygenated blood from the anterior part of the body.
2. Inferior (posterior) vena cava: The main vein bringing blood from the posterior parts of the body.
3. Pulmonary vein: Pulmonary vein bring oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

Vessels leaving the heart

1. Pulmonary artery: Carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
2. Aorta: Supplies oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.
3. Coronary arteries: Carry oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.