Pulmonary Artery – Mnemonic

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Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “PULMONARY“ to remember about PulmonaryĀ Artery

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Pulmonary Artery : How To Remember Easily ?

P – Pulmonary Circulation: The pulmonary artery is a crucial part of the pulmonary circulation.

U – Under Right Atrium: The pulmonary artery originates from the right ventricle and passes under the right atrium.

L – Lung Blood: It carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.

M – Main Artery: The pulmonary artery is the main artery responsible for carrying blood to the lungs.

O – Oxygenation: Its primary function is to deliver deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

N – Narrowing: Pulmonary artery narrowing (stenosis) can lead to various cardiovascular issues.

A – Arterial Blood: It carries deoxygenated arterial blood to the lungs.

R – Right Ventricular Origin: The pulmonary artery originates from the right ventricle of the heart.

T – Tricuspid Valve: Blood flows from the right atrium to the right ventricle through the tricuspid valve before entering the pulmonary artery.

E – Ejection: During the ejection phase of the cardiac cycle, blood is pumped into the pulmonary artery.

R – Receives Deoxygenated Blood: The pulmonary artery receives deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle, which it then sends to the lungs for oxygenation.

Y – Y-shaped Branch: The pulmonary artery divides into two branches, resembling the letter Y, as it enters the lungs.

Mnemonic :Ā  PULMONARY

Dr. Arin Nandi

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