List Of Arteries in Human Body

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist
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Listing 100 types of arteries in the human body is quite extensive, but I can provide you with a list of some of the major and commonly known arteries. The human arterial system is complex, and it includes a vast network of arteries that vary in size and function. Here’s a list of some of the key arteries:

  1. Aorta
  2. Ascending aorta
  3. Aortic arch
  4. Descending aorta
  5. Thoracic aorta
  6. Abdominal aorta
  7. Common iliac artery
  8. Internal iliac artery
  9. External iliac artery
  10. Femoral artery
  11. Popliteal artery
  12. Anterior tibial artery
  13. Posterior tibial artery
  14. Dorsalis pedis artery
  15. Carotid arteries
  16. Common carotid artery
  17. Internal carotid artery
  18. External carotid artery
  19. Subclavian artery
  20. Brachial artery
  21. Radial artery
  22. Ulnar artery
  23. Cerebral arteries
  24. Anterior cerebral artery
  25. Middle cerebral artery
  26. Posterior cerebral artery
  27. Basilar artery
  28. Vertebral artery
  29. Pulmonary arteries
  30. Pulmonary trunk
  31. Right pulmonary artery
  32. Left pulmonary artery
  33. Coronary arteries
  34. Right coronary artery
  35. Left coronary artery
  36. Anterior interventricular artery
  37. Posterior interventricular artery
  38. Circumflex artery
  39. Mesenteric arteries
  40. Superior mesenteric artery
  41. Inferior mesenteric artery
  42. Renal arteries
  43. Hepatic artery
  44. Splenic artery
  45. Gastric arteries
  46. Celiac trunk
  47. Suprarenal arteries
  48. Gonadal arteries
  49. Digital arteries
  50. Palmar arches

Identifying 100 types of arteries in the human body is a complex task, as the circulatory system is extensive and includes numerous arteries, each with its specific function and location. However, I can provide a list of some of the major and well-known arteries in the human body:

  1. Aorta
  2. Coronary Arteries
  3. Brachiocephalic Artery
  4. Common Carotid Arteries
  5. Subclavian Arteries
  6. Pulmonary Arteries
  7. Common Iliac Arteries
  8. Femoral Arteries
  9. Radial Arteries
  10. Ulnar Arteries
  11. Internal Thoracic (Mammary) Arteries
  12. Axillary Arteries
  13. Basilar Artery
  14. Middle Cerebral Arteries
  15. Anterior Cerebral Arteries
  16. Posterior Cerebral Arteries
  17. Renal Arteries
  18. Superior Mesenteric Artery
  19. Inferior Mesenteric Artery
  20. Celiac Trunk
  21. Gastric Arteries
  22. Splenic Artery
  23. Hepatic Arteries
  24. Dorsal Arteries of the Foot
  25. Digital Arteries
  26. Deep Arteries of the Arm
  27. Superficial Palmar Arch
  28. Deep Palmar Arch
  29. Anterior Tibial Artery
  30. Posterior Tibial Artery
  31. External Iliac Artery
  32. Internal Iliac Artery
  33. Vertebral Arteries
  34. Lateral Thoracic Artery
  35. Thyrocervical Trunk
  36. Inferior Thyroid Artery
  37.  Suprascapular Artery
  1. Lingual Artery
  2. Facial Artery
  3. Occipital Artery
  4. Posterior Auricular Artery
  5. Maxillary Artery
  6. Superficial Temporal Artery
  7. Transverse Facial Artery
  8. Superior Labial Artery
  9. Inferior Labial Artery
  10. Angular Artery
  11. Middle Meningeal Artery
  12. Ascending Pharyngeal Artery
  13. Ophthalmic Artery
  14. Central Artery of the Retina
  15. Ciliary Arteries
  16. Anterior Ethmoidal Artery
  17. Posterior Ethmoidal Artery
  18. Sphenopalatine Artery
  19. Descending Palatine Artery
  20. Greater Palatine Artery
  21. Lesser Palatine Arteries
  22. Inferior Alveolar Artery
  23. Middle Meningeal Artery
  24. Anterior Cerebral Artery
  25. Middle Cerebral Artery
  26. Posterior Cerebral Artery
  27. Anterior Communicating Artery
  28. Posterior Communicating Artery
  29. Anterior Choroidal Artery
  30. Superior Gluteal Artery
  31. Inferior Gluteal Artery
  32. Internal Pudendal Artery
  33. Umbilical Artery
  34. Inferior Epigastric Artery
  35. Superior Epigastric Artery
  36. Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery
  37. Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery
  38. Superficial Epigastric Artery
  39. Gonadal Arteries (Testicular or Ovarian)
  40. Lumbal Arteries
  41. Adrenal Arteries
  42. Pancreatic Arteries
  43. Short Gastric Arteries
  44. Left Gastroepiploic Artery
  45. Right Gastroepiploic Artery
  46. Superior Pancreaticoduodenal Artery
  47. Inferior Pancreaticoduodenal Artery
  48. Anterior Tibial Artery
  49. Posterior Tibial Artery
  50. Fibular (Peroneal) Artery
  51. Dorsalis Pedis Artery
  1. Medial Plantar Artery
  2. Lateral Plantar Artery
  3. Arcuate Artery of the Foot
  4. Deep Plantar Arch
  5. Superficial Plantar Arch
  6. Superior Labial Artery
  7. Inferior Labial Artery
  8. Buccal Artery
  9. Mental Artery
  10. Inferior Alveolar Artery
  11. Posterior Superior Alveolar Artery
  12. Anterior Superior Alveolar Artery

This list includes a variety of arteries that supply different parts of the human body, from the brain and face to the limbs and internal organs. Each artery has its unique course and branches, contributing to the complex network that ensures efficient blood circulation throughout the body.

They are an essential part of the circulatory system. Here’s a breakdown into various categories:

  1. Aorta and its Branches:
    • Ascending Aorta
    • Aortic Arch
    • Descending Aorta
      • Thoracic Aorta
      • Abdominal Aorta
  2. Branches of the Aortic Arch:
    • Brachiocephalic Trunk
      • Right Common Carotid Artery
      • Right Subclavian Artery
    • Left Common Carotid Artery
    • Left Subclavian Artery
  3. Carotid Arteries:
    • Common Carotid Arteries (Right and Left)
    • External Carotid Arteries
    • Internal Carotid Arteries
  4. Subclavian Arteries and their Branches:
    • Vertebral Arteries
    • Thyrocervical Trunk
    • Costocervical Trunk
  5. Coronary Arteries:
    • Right Coronary Artery
    • Left Coronary Artery
      • Left Anterior Descending Artery
      • Circumflex Artery
  6. Arteries of the Upper Limb:
    • Axillary Artery
    • Brachial Artery
    • Radial Artery
    • Ulnar Artery
  7. Arteries of the Lower Limb:
    • Common Iliac Arteries
      • Internal Iliac Artery
      • External Iliac Artery
    • Femoral Artery
    • Popliteal Artery
    • Anterior Tibial Artery
    • Posterior Tibial Artery
    • Dorsalis Pedis Artery
  8. Cerebral Arteries:
    • Anterior Cerebral Artery
    • Middle Cerebral Artery
    • Posterior Cerebral Artery
  9. Thoracic Arteries:
    • Intercostal Arteries
    • Internal Thoracic Artery
  10. Abdominal Arteries:
    • Celiac Trunk
      • Left Gastric Artery
      • Splenic Artery
      • Common Hepatic Artery
    • Superior Mesenteric Artery
    • Inferior Mesenteric Artery
    • Renal Arteries
    • Gonadal Arteries (Ovarian/Testicular Arteries)
  11. Other Notable Arteries:
    • Pulmonary Arteries
    • Digital Arteries
    • Superficial Palmar Arch
    • Deep Palmar Arch
    • Arcuate Artery of the Foot

Major Arteries

  1. Aorta
    • Ascending aorta
    • Aortic arch
    • Descending aorta
    • Thoracic aorta
    • Abdominal aorta
  2. Coronary Arteries
    • Right coronary artery
    • Left coronary artery
      • Left anterior descending artery
      • Left circumflex artery
  3. Carotid Arteries
    • Common carotid artery
    • External carotid artery
    • Internal carotid artery
  4. Subclavian Arteries
  5. Pulmonary Arteries

Arteries of the Head and Neck

  1. Vertebral artery
  2. Basilar artery
  3. Anterior cerebral artery
  4. Middle cerebral artery
  5. Posterior cerebral artery

Arteries of the Upper Limb

  1. Axillary artery
  2. Brachial artery
  3. Radial artery
  4. Ulnar artery

Arteries of the Thorax

  1. Thoracic aorta branches
  2. Intercostal arteries

Arteries of the Abdomen

  1. Celiac trunk
  2. Gastric arteries
  3. Splenic artery
  4. Hepatic artery
  5. Superior mesenteric artery
  6. Inferior mesenteric artery
  7. Renal arteries
  8. Gonadal arteries (testicular or ovarian)
  9. Lumbar arteries

Arteries of the Pelvis

  1. Internal iliac artery
  2. External iliac artery

Arteries of the Lower Limb

  1. Femoral artery
  2. Deep artery of the thigh
  3. Popliteal artery
  4. Anterior tibial artery
  5. Posterior tibial artery
  6. Dorsalis pedis artery

Arterioles

Listing 100 types of arterioles and their branches in the human body is quite extensive, as the vascular system is complex and intricate. However, I can provide an overview of some of the key types of arterioles and their branches. Arterioles are small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries. They play a crucial role in regulating blood flow and blood pressure.

  1. Cerebral Arterioles: Branch from the cerebral arteries, supplying blood to the brain.
  2. Coronary Arterioles: Branch from coronary arteries, serving the heart muscle.
  3. Pulmonary Arterioles: Lead from the pulmonary artery to the lungs.
  4. Renal Arterioles: Supply blood to the kidneys.
  5. Hepatic Arterioles: Supply blood to the liver.
  6. Mesenteric Arterioles: Branch from mesenteric arteries, serving the intestines.
  7. Cutaneous Arterioles: Supply blood to the skin.
  8. Skeletal Muscle Arterioles: Serve the skeletal muscles.
  9. Ocular Arterioles: Supply blood to the eyes.
  10. Gonadal Arterioles: Supply blood to the gonads (ovaries or testes).

This list includes the primary arteries and their significant branches. However, there are many more smaller arteries and branches that supply blood to specific muscles, organs, and areas of the body. The human vascular system is highly intricate, and the number of smaller arteries and arterioles (smaller branches of arteries) is vast, reaching into the hundreds.

This list covers some of the primary arteries and their main branches, but there are

many more smaller arteries and branches throughout the body. Each of these arteries can have further divisions and smaller branches that supply blood to specific organs, tissues, or areas of the body.

This list covers many of the major arteries, but keep in mind that there are numerous smaller branches and specialized arteries throughout the body, each serving specific organs and areas. The arterial system is a key component of the circulatory system, responsible for delivering oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

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