Cardiovascular (Midterm) Flashcards
Anatomy midterm review
Geographic position of the heart
In mediastinum, 2/3 to the left, behind sternum, ribs 2-6, Apex lies on top of the diaphragm, base is below clavicle
Hilum
Fibrous pericardium, serous paricardium, space and epicardium
What kind of membrane is the pericardium
Serous
What kind of membrane is the pleura?
Serous
What kind of epithelium is the pleura?
Mesothelium
What triggers production of mesothelioma
Asbestos
Layers of the heart
Endothelium
Myocardium
Epithelium
Name of the structure that covers the inner aspect of both ventricles
Trabeculae carinae
Geographic region of pericardial space
Between the giceral and parietal epicardium
Another word for atria
Recieving chambers
Name of venus drains
Coronary sinus
Chordena tendinea attach to what?
Papillary
What is the septum made of?
Myocardium
How many leaflets does the mitral valve have ?
2
The left ventricle walls are
Thicker