Coronary Arteries

Key Stage 4

Meaning

The Coronary Arteries are the set of arteries that supply oxygenated blood to the muscles of the heart.

About Coronary Arteries

If a coronary artery is blocked it can cause a heart attack.

References

AQA

Coronary arteries, page 34, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA

Coronary arteries, page 74, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA

Coronary arteries, page 80, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA

Coronary arteries, pages 56-57, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA