10 Questions
What is the approximate size of an adult heart?
5 inches (12.5 cm) long, 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) wide, 2 1/2 inches (6 cm) thick
Where is the base of the heart located?
At the level of the 2nd costal cartilages
What is the primary component of the anterior surface of the heart?
Right ventricle
What is the function of the left ventricle?
Moves arterial blood to the systemic circulation
What is the term used to describe an interatrial septum that fails to develop properly?
Atrial septal defect
Which chamber of the heart moves venous blood to the pulmonary circulation?
Right ventricle
What are the two lower chambers of the heart called?
Right and left ventricles
What is the most common congenital cardiac abnormality, found in 30-60% of all newborns with a congenital heart defect?
Ventricular septal defects
What is the term used to describe a depression in the interatrial septum, which is a remnant of the foramen ovale?
Fossa ovalis
Where is the apex of the heart located?
At the bottom
Test your knowledge of the gross anatomy and histology of the heart with this HY-ROAD lecture quiz. Explore the location of the heart, including its position in the thoracic cavity and the structure of the pericardial sac. Identify the apex and base of the heart while learning about the distribution of its mass.
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