💀anatomy and physiology i review

Pulmonary artery

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The pulmonary artery is a large blood vessel that transports deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. Unlike other arteries, it carries blood low in oxygen content.

Course connection

Topic 20.6: 20.6 Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation

Unit 20

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