pigs heart dissection Flashcards
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is a double-layered membrane that surrounds and protects the heart.
pericardium
It also helps anchor the heart in the chest cavity
pericardium
It reduces friction between the heart and surrounding structures.
pericardium
Its strength and health are crucial for the heart’s pumping efficiency
The myocardium
is the thick, muscular layer of the heart.
The myocardium
It contracts to pump blood throughout the body.
The myocardium
is the pointed tip of the heart that faces downward and to the left.
apex
It’s the part of the heart where electrical impulses are strongest during a heartbeat.
apex
It plays a key role in the contraction and pumping of blood.
apex
The __________ includes the major blood vessels and chambers.
front of the heart
It faces the chest wall and is often visible in medical imaging.
front of the heart
It plays a key role in circulating blood throughout the body.
front of the heart
receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs through the pulmonary veins.
Left Atria (Upper left chamber)
It then pumps this blood into the left ventricle for further circulation.
Left Atria (Upper left chamber)
This chamber is crucial for oxygenating the body.
Left Atria (Upper left chamber)
pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body via the aorta.
The left ventricle
It’s the thickest chamber, providing the force needed for systemic circulation.
The left ventricle
Its efficiency is vital for healthy blood flow.
The left ventricle
collects deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior vena cava.
The right atrium
It pumps the blood into the right ventricle for the next stage of circulation.
The right atrium
pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery for oxygenation.
The right ventricle
It is the heart’s entry point for deoxygenated blood.
The right atrium
It’s thinner than the left ventricle since it only needs to pump blood to nearby lungs.
The right ventricle
It plays a vital role in pulmonary circulation
The right ventricle