Surface anatomy of the heart

Question 1

Which sulcus runs transversely across the heart?

Answer 1

coronary sulcus/atrioventricular groove

Question 2

Which sulci run vertically down the heart?

Answer 2

anterior and posterior interventricular sulci

Question 3

Which sulcus represents that wall that divides the atria from the ventricles?

Answer 3

coronary sulcus

Question 4

Which vessel is found in the coronary sulcus?

Answer 4

right coronary artery

Question 5

The interventricular sulci represent that wall separating the ________

Answer 5

ventricles

Question 6

How are the pericardial sinuses unlike anatomical sinuses?

Answer 6

They are passageways formed the unique way in which the pericardium folds around the great vessels.

Question 7

Which sinus is a blind ended passage?

Answer 7

oblique pericardial sinus

Question 8

What surface of the heart is the oblique pericardial sinus found on?

Answer 8

posterior surface

Question 9

Where is the transverse pericardial sinus found on the heart?

Answer 9

superior to left atrium. Posterior to the ascending aorta and pulmonary trunk.
Anterior to the superior vena cava