Arteria pulmonalis

Arteria Pulmonalis (also known as the Pulmonary Artery) is a major blood vessel in the human body that functions as part of the circulatory system. It is responsible for transporting deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Anatomy

The Arteria Pulmonalis originates from the right ventricle of the heart, extending upwards and then splitting into the left and right pulmonary arteries. These two arteries then further divide into smaller branches within the lungs, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Function

The primary function of the Arteria Pulmonalis is to carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs. This process is part of the larger pulmonary circulation, which is crucial for oxygenating the blood and removing carbon dioxide.

Clinical Significance

Abnormalities or diseases of the Arteria Pulmonalis can lead to serious health conditions. For instance, pulmonary hypertension is a condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. Another condition, pulmonary embolism, occurs when a blood clot gets lodged in an artery in the lung.

See Also

• Heart
• Lungs
• Circulatory system
• Pulmonary circulation
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Pulmonary embolism