18 Questions
What is the weight of the myocardium for adults?
250 g
How many ventricles does the heart have?
2
Where is the apex of the heart located?
Facing the left intercostal space (6-7)
Which part of the heart has a triangular pyramidal shape?
Ventricles
Where is the heart located in relation to the lungs?
Between the two lungs
Which side of the heart is considered as the anterior side?
Left side
What is the function of the atrium in the heart?
Receiving blood from the body and lungs
Which structure allows the ejection of blood into the body and lungs?
The ventricle
What is the shape of the ventricle in the heart?
Pyramidal
How many flaps does the right atrioventricular valve have?
Three flaps
What is the function of the cord system in the heart?
Allowing the valves to be attached to muscles of the ventricular wall
Which arteries are considered the feeding arteries of the heart?
Coronary arteries
Where is the base of the heart located?
On the tendinous center of the diaphragm
What marks the separation between the right and left ventricles of the heart?
Interventricular sulcus
Which face of the heart is strongly convex and separated into two parts by the atrioventricular sulcus?
Antero-superior face
Where does the apex of the heart point?
6th intercostal space
Which part of the heart is formed by the ventricles?
Apex
What forms the lower surface of the 4 chambers of the heart?
Diaphragmatic plane
Test your knowledge on the anatomical location and external configuration of the heart. Identify the different faces, edges, and sections of the heart for a comprehensive understanding of its structure.
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