Anatomy Flashcards
The transverse thoracic plane divides which anatomic regions? Which regional structure is superior to this plane?
Superior and inferior mediastinum
thoracic inlet
What structure divides the anterior middle and posterior mediastinum?
Pericardial sac
What structures are contained within the anterior middle and posterior mediastinum?
Anterior-Thymus in children
Middle-Roots of the great vessels, heart, and the pericardium
Posterior-Goose x3 duck and Aorta: Azygous vein, esophagus, vagus n, thoracic duct.
Which nerves make up the esophageal plexus?
Vagus and the sympathetic chain
The heart is contained in the _______sac which is broken up into the ________ and ________ pericardium. The latter is further broken down into the _______ and _______layers.
Pericardial
Fibrous and serious
Parietal and visceral
Which layer of the pericardium attaches to the great vessels?
Fibrous
Which artery and vein follow the phrenic nerve?
pericardiaco phrenic artery and vein
The ________pericardial sinus is next to the aorta and pulmonary trunk. The _______pericardial sinus is inferior to this.
Transverse
Oblique
Pectinate muscle in the right atrium ends in which anatomic region?
Crista terminalis
How many types of papillary muscles are there? Which structure sends electrical signals to the papillary muscle of the R ventricle?
Anterior posterior and septal
Moderator band
Where are the openings for the coronary arteries?
Within the semi-lunar sinus of the R and L semi-lunar cusps
Viseral organs are sensitive to which of the following?
A) distension and temperature
B) Incisions and touch
C) Incisions and temperature
D) Distension and ischemia
D
