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Histology Of The Heart Flashcards

1
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What is the pericardium

A

The outer most layer of the heart

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2
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What does the pericardium contain

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Layer of mesothelial cells resting on a thin layer of fibrous connective tissue

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3
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What is the epicardium

A

It is the adipose connective tissue, vessels and nerves

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4
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Where is the epicardium found

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Found between the pericardium and the myocardium

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5
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What is the myocardium

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The thickest layer of the heart

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6
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What is the myocardium composed of

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Specialised cardiac muscle
Striated
Central nuclei
Branching fibres
Intercalated discs

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7
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What do intercalated discs do

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They connect adjacent cardiac myocytes

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8
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What is found between muscle fibres in the myocardium

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Loose fibrous connective tissue

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9
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What is involved in the conducting system of the heart

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Sinoatrial node
Atrioventricular node
Bundle of his
Purkinje fibres

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10
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What is the endocardium

A

Inner most layer of the heart

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11
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What makes up the endocardium

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Thin layer of fibrous connective tissue
Endothelial cells

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12
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What are valves covered by

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Endothelium

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13
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What is fibrosa

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Dense fibrous connective tissue

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14
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What is spongiosa

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Loose fibrous connective tissue

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15
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What is ventricularis

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Collagen and elastic

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16
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Is cardiac muscle voluntary or involuntary

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Involuntary

17
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What are specialised extensions of the endocardium

A

Valves

18
Q

What is this showing

A

Pericardium

19
Q

What is this showing

A

Myocardium

20
Q

What are the arrows pointing to

A

Endocardium

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