Where the pulmonary trunk is, in 3D
The pulmonary trunk is the artery taking blood from the right ventricle to both lungs. It belongs to the cardiovascular system. It leaves the right ventricle in front of the aorta, rises briefly and divides beneath the aortic arch into the right and left pulmonary arteries. It is an artery that carries oxygen-poor blood.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system does the pulmonary trunk belong to?
The pulmonary trunk belongs to the cardiovascular system. The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart and the blood vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries.
What else can you see alongside the pulmonary trunk?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the heart also shows the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle, tricuspid valve, pulmonary valve, mitral valve, aortic valve, aorta, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, brachiocephalic trunk, brachiocephalic veins, common carotid arteries and subclavian arteries.
Where is the heart?
The heart is a muscular organ in the middle of the chest, slightly to the left, between the lungs.
Why is the pulmonary trunk an artery if it carries oxygen-poor blood?
Arteries are the vessels that carry blood away from the heart. The pulmonary trunk carries blood from the heart to the lungs, so it is an artery.
Other parts of the heart
- Right atrium
- Right ventricle
- Left atrium
- Left ventricle
- Tricuspid valve
- Pulmonary valve
- Mitral valve
- Aortic valve
- Aorta
- Superior vena cava
- Inferior vena cava
- Brachiocephalic trunk
- Brachiocephalic veins
- Common carotid arteries
- Subclavian arteries
Wider view
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