Anatomy Flashcards
Which nerve runs anterior to hilum and is the most lateral vein (anteriorly)?
Phrenic nerve
Which nerve runs posterior to hilum and is the most medial vein (anteriorly)?
Vagus nerve
Order of pericardium layers
fibrous pericardium - serous pericardium - pericardial cavity filled with pericardial fluid - visceral serous pericardium
What is it called when the heart doesn’t beat normally due to increased pressure in the pericardial sac from fluid
cardiac tamponade
Bleeding into the pericardial sac
Hemopericardium
Pericardia centesis process
needle into the costal angle posterosuperiorly aspirating continuously
What is the transverse pericardial sinus?
a ‘space’ within pericardial cavity, posterosuperiorly.
Relation of transverse pericardial sinus to other vessels
posterior to ascending aorta & pulmonary trunk,
finishes anterior to SVC
Use in clinical situations
Identify the great vessels before open heart surgery
Where is the apex beat?
5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
What veins joins to make the brachiocephalic veins?
right and left internal jugular veins and subclavian
What joins to the SVC?
The brachiocephalic vein
The aorta sections
Ascending, Arch, Descending/Thoracic, Abdominal
Branches of aorta
Brachiocephalic trunk (right subclavian & right common carotid), left common carotid artery, left subclavian
Appendages of heart
auricle (extensions of atrium to allow for blood to be taken on
