Cardiovascular Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Right heart border
A
Right atrium
2
Q
Left heart border
A
Left ventricle
3
Q
Where is the cardiac plexus found?
A
At base of the heart
4
Q
Anatomical position of the transverse pericardial sinus
A
Posterior to ascending aorta and pulmonary trunk
5
Q
Vessels that drain into the right atrium
A
SVC, IVC, coronary sinus (from coronary arteries)
6
Q
Nerve that supplies the carotid sinus
A
Glossopharyngeal (CN IX)
7
Q
Nerve that supplies the aortic sinus
A
Vagus nerve (CN X)
8
Q
What is the carotid sheath made up of?
A
Internal carotid artery, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein, vagus nerve
