other terminology Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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occlusion
A
blockage
2
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coronary arteries
A
the blood vessels for heart muscles
3
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endothelium
A
innermost lining of blood vessels
4
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endocardium
A
inner lining of heart
5
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pericardium
A
double-layered membrane surrounding the heart
6
Q
myocardium
A
middle muscular layer of heart
7
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apex of heart
A
cone or lower tip of heart
8
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emboli
A
traveling blood clot