Right Pulmonary Artery – Mnemonic [ NEVER FORGET AGAIN ]

• R – Right Side: The Right Pulmonary Artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.
• I – Inferior Vena Cava: The Right Pulmonary Artery is situated inferiorly to the Inferior Vena Cava within the heart.
• G – Great Vessels: It is one of the great vessels that transport blood within the circulatory system.
• H – Hypoxia: When the Right Pulmonary Artery is compromised, it can lead to hypoxia (low oxygen levels) in the body.
• T – Transport: Its primary role is to transport deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygen exchange.
• P – Pulmonary Valve: The Right Pulmonary Artery starts at the pulmonary valve, which separates it from the right ventricle.
• U – Upper Lobe: In the lungs, the Right Pulmonary Artery supplies blood to the upper lobe of the right lung.
• L – Lung Circulation: It’s an integral part of the pulmonary circulation, specifically serving the right lung.
• M – Main Pulmonary Artery: It originates from the main pulmonary artery, which carries blood away from the heart.
• O – Oxygenation: The main function of the Right Pulmonary Artery is to facilitate the oxygenation of blood.
• N – Narrower than the Left: It’s typically narrower in diameter compared to the Left Pulmonary Artery.
• A – Artery: As an artery, it carries oxygen-depleted blood away from the heart.
• R – Right Ventricular Output: It receives blood from the right ventricle and directs it to the lungs.
• Y – Y-shaped: In its branching, it often resembles a Y-shape as it splits into smaller vessels within the lungs.

Mnemonic :  RIGHT PULMONARY