Topic 4: Medical Terminology. Subgroup 9: Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
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Brachiocephalic trunk
A
Tronco braquiocefálico
2
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Right atrium
A
Aurícula derecha
3
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Mitral valve
A
Válvula mitral. Betw left atrium & left ventricle
4
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Tricuspid valve
A
Válvula tricúspide. Betw rt atrium & rt ventricle
5
Q
Left carotid artery
A
Arteria carótida izquierda
6
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Superior vena cava
A
Vena cava superior
7
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Aortic valves
A
Válvulas aórticas. Betw left ventricle & aorta
8
Q
Inferior vena cava
A
Vena cava inferior
9
Q
Descending aorta
A
Aorta descendiente
10
Q
Coronary arteries
A
Arterias coronarias
11
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Aorta
A
Aorta, largest artery in body, starts at left ventricle and goes down through thorax and abdomen
12
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Pulmonary arteries
A
Arterias pulmonares
13
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Platelets
A
plaquetas, trombocitos; 1 element in blood responsible for clotting
14
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Left atrium
A
Aurícula izquierda
15
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Right ventricle
A
Ventrículo derecho
