CARDIO Flashcards
what is it called if the pericardial cavity fills with blood
Haemopericardium
What can haemopericaridum cause clinically
Cardiac tamponade
Where is the needle entered in pericardiocentesis
infrasternal angle and directed superioposteriorly
What lies posterior to the ascending aorta and pulmonary trunk
transverse pericardial sinus
What is the sinus used for
cardiopulmonary bypass
Where do you feel to palpate the apex
5th intercostal space, midclavicular line
Where is the LAD situated
anterior interventricular groove
Where is the right coronary artery situated
coronary groove
Where is the coronary sinus located
in the atrioventricular groove
1st branch off aorta
coronary arteries (NOT brachiocephalic!!!!!!!)
Where is the SA node located
Right atrium
Where is the oval fossa located
Right atrium
Where is the opening of the coronary sinus located
right atrium
Aortic valve cusps
right, left, posterior
Pulmonary valve custs
right, left, anterior
Mitral valve cups
anterior, posterior
Tricuspid valve cusps
anterior, posterior, septal
How would you describe the aortic and pulmonary valve design
Semi lunar
How would you describe the tricuspid and mitral valve design
leaflet
Which valves have papillary muscles
tricuspid and mitral
What is the role of the moderator band
carries fibres of right bundle branch to papillary muscle of anterior cusp in tricuspid valve