Circulatory System Anatomy

Front

Heart

Back

Muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system

Front

Arteries

Back

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart

Front

Veins

Back

Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart

Front

Capillaries

Back

Smallest blood vessels where gas exchange occurs

Front

Aorta

Back

Largest artery in the body

Front

Vena Cava

Back

Largest veins in the body

Front

Pulmonary Circulation

Back

Circulation of blood between heart and lungs

Front

Systemic Circulation

Back

Circulation of blood between heart and rest of the body

Front

Red Blood Cells

Back

Cells that carry oxygen

Front

White Blood Cells

Back

Cells that fight infection