anatomy Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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phrenic nerve
A
innovates the diaphragm
2
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phrenic nerves
A
C3 C4 C5
3
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pericardiocentesis
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needle inserted through the pericardium - drainage of fluid from the pericardial cavity
4
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trasverse pericardial sinus
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space within the pericardial cavity
5
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auricles
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allow expansion of atria
6
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what is the first branch of the aorta
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coronary arteries
7
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right marginal artery
A
most inferior artery
8
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posterior interventricular artery
A
round the back
9
Q
left coronary artery
A
very short
10
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left anterior descending
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left side - lateral diagonal branch
11
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circumflec
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join with posterior interventricular artery
12
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the coronary sinus
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receives deoxygenated blood and drains into the right atrium
