cardiovascular system anatomy

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Decks in this class (20)

Introduction
What is the name of specialised c...,
Is the pulmonary circulation low ...,
What is systole
6  cards
The mediastinum boundaries
Where is the thorax,
What is the thoracic cage made up of,
What is the central compartment o...
12  cards
The mediastinum contents
What is in the superior mediastinum,
What is in the anterior mediastinum,
What is in the middle mediastinum
15  cards
The pericardium
What section of the thorax is the...,
What are the two main layers of t...,
What is the fibrous pericardium l...
12  cards
The great vessels
Superior vena cava,
Inferior vena cava,
The pulmonary trunk
9  cards
The external heart
0  cards
Surfaces of the heart
Anterior sternocostal surface,
Inferior diaphragmatic surface,
Left pulmonary surface
5  cards
Borders of the heart
Right border,
Inferior border,
Left border
4  cards
Surface anatomy of the heart
What is the sternal angle,
What structures are at the sterna...,
How high does the superior border...
3  cards
Layers and microanatomy of the heart
What are the three layers of the ...,
What is the epicardium also called,
Which is the muscular layer of th...
12  cards
Chambers of the heart
What separates the atria,
What blood fills the right atrium,
Which is more muscular
3  cards
Atria
What is the aperture in which blo...,
What is the av node near,
What is the origin of the pectina...
7  cards
Ventricles
What are the papillary muscles,
What are the papillary muscles at...,
What region of the right ventricl...
5  cards
Valves
How many cusps of right av valve,
How many cusps of the mitral left...,
How many cusps do the aortic and ...
4  cards
Heart sounds
What is lub,
What is dub,
Where do we place stethoscope to ...
6  cards
Coronary circulation
When do the coronary arteries arise,
Where does the right coronary art...,
Where does the left coronary arte...
10  cards
Myocardial infarction
What becomes blocked in mi,
Which is the most common artery t...
2  cards
Vascular system organisation
What is the diameter of the tiny ...
1  cards
Blood vessels
What is the inner layer of blood ...,
What is the middle layer,
What is the outer layer
18  cards
Arterial supply
What does the brachiocephalic art...,
At what level do the common carot...,
Which is
17  cards

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