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Systemic Circuit

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systemic circuit

uses the left side of the heart to deliver oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the body

four pulmonary viens

bring blood back from the lungs to the left atrium

brachiocephalic artery

braches to form right subclavian and right common carotid arteries

internal carotid artery

supplies the brain

external carotid artery

supplies the face and neck

left/right subclavian

supplies the left/right upper limb

descending aorta

go along left side of vertebral column into abdomen

ligamentum arteriosum

remnant of fetal structure ductus arteriosus connecting the left pulmonary artery and the aortic arch

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