Subclavian artery Besides the arteria carotis communis, the arteria subclavia is one of the large arteries of the neck. It supplies parts of the neck, especially the upper extremity and also parts of the chest with arterial blood. As described above, the right subclavian artery originates from the brachiocephalic trunk and the left subclavian artery … Subclavian artery | Arteries of the neck
Synonyms Carotid, carotid, carotid, carotid artery Latin: Arteria carotis communis. Definition The carotid artery runs in pairs and supplies large parts of the head and neck with oxygen-rich blood. On the right, it originates from the brachiocephalic trunk, on the left directly from the aortic arch. Course of the carotid artery The course of the … Carotid artery anatomy and function
Diseases of the carotid artery Constriction (stenosis) or occlusion of the arteries supplying the brain If stenosis of an artery occurs due to arteriosclerosis, the blood supply to this vessel is reduced and thus the supply of oxygen decreases. If this constriction develops very slowly, i.e. chronically, a collateral circulation can develop via the other … Diseases of the carotid artery | Carotid artery anatomy and function
Carotid artery clogged When colloquially speaking of “clogging” an artery, this usually refers to the narrowing of the vessel due to arteriosclerosis, i.e. deposits in the vessel wall which protrude into the lumen of the artery and thus impede or even prevent blood flow. A direct “clogging” of arteries in the form of a thrombus, … Carotid artery clogged | Carotid artery anatomy and function
How many days off between training are recommended? Ideally, there should be one to two days’ break between two training sessions. The body needs this time to regenerate and replenish its energy reserves. Those who take this time between two training units will show faster progress than with daily training. On the one hand, the … How many days off between training are recommended? | How can I strengthen my cardiovascular system?
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in industrialized nations such as Germany. For this reason, strengthening the cardiovascular system is recommended at every age. Studies prove beyond doubt the positive influence of endurance sports and healthy nutrition on common diseases such as high blood pressure or coronary heart disease. Which endurance sports … How can I strengthen my cardiovascular system?
Should I see a doctor before I start endurance sports? Young, fit people without any complaints do not necessarily have to see a doctor before they start endurance sports. For people over 40 years of age, on the other hand, a short check with a doctor is recommended, especially if no sport has been done … Should I see a doctor before I start endurance sports? | How can I strengthen my cardiovascular system?
Synonyms ArteryA artery is a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. In the body’s circulation, an artery always carries oxygen-rich blood, whereas in the pulmonary circulation it always carries oxygen-poor blood, since it transports the oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs to enrich the oxygen. Arteries change their microscopic (histological) … Artery
Capillary Capillaries are the smallest vessels in the body and have a diameter of about 7 micrometers. They are so small that a red blood cell (erythrocyte) can usually only pass through under its own deformation. These smallest tubes consist of only one cell, which makes up the complete vessel wall. On the outside of … Capillary | Artery
Gas and mass transfer In the capillaries the mass transfer of the blood with the environment takes place. This is favoured by the very thin vessel wall and the huge total surface area of all capillaries. Some substances, such as gases, can pass through the vessel wall unhindered, while other substances are absorbed into the … Gas and mass transfer | Artery
Anatomy The arteria vertebralis is one of the vessels that supply the brain with oxygen-rich blood from the heart. Its diameter is about 3-5mm. It is arranged in pairs, i.e. there is a right and a left vertebral artery, which finally unite to form the basilar artery. This vessel mainly supplies brain sections located in … Vertebral artery
Function The arteria vertebralis supplies the brain and parts of the spinal cord with oxygen-rich blood. Especially cerebellum, brain stem and occipital lobe are supplied by the arteria vertebralis (see anatomy). An important function of the arteria vertebralis only becomes relevant in the case of a specific clinical picture. If a patient suffers from the … Function | Vertebral artery
