What are the four main components of blood?
Red blood cells (carry oxygen), white blood cells (fight infection), platelets (help clotting), plasma (fluid that transports nutrients and waste).
What are the three types of blood vessels and their functions?
• Arteries: carry blood away from the heart
• Veins: carry blood to the heart
• Capillaries: connect arteries and veins, exchange oxygen and nutrients with tissues
What is the function of the heart in the circulatory system?
The heart pumps blood through arteries to deliver oxygen and nutrients, and through veins to remove waste.
Where are the main arteries and veins located in the lower limb?
• Arteries: femoral, popliteal, tibial
• Veins: great saphenous, femoral, popliteal
What are common circulatory conditions relevant to nail techs?
Varicose veins, high blood pressure, poor circulation, heart disease. May affect comfort, swelling, or treatment suitability.
Why is circulatory knowledge important for nail technicians?
To recognize signs of poor circulation, avoid pressure on vulnerable areas, and adapt services safely.
Label the chambers of the heart
Right atrium, Right ventricle, Left atrium, Left ventricle.
Label the major vessels connected to the heart.
Aorta, Superior vena cava, Inferior vena cava, Pulmonary artery, Pulmonary veins.
Label the major vessels connected to the heart.
Aorta, Superior vena cava, Inferior vena cava, Pulmonary artery, Pulmonary veins.
Label the main arteries and veins of the upper limb.
Arteries: Subclavian, Brachial, Radial, Ulnar
Veins: Cephalic, Basilic, Median cubital
Label the main arteries and veins of the lower limb.
Arteries: Femoral, Popliteal, Tibial
Veins: Great saphenous, Femoral, Popliteal
