Anatomy of the Heart Surfaces and Grooves

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What is the function of the pericardial cavity?

It attaches the heart to the sternum

It forms the inner visceral layer of the serous pericardium

It provides a tough enclosure for the heart

It contains a small amount of fluid that facilitates heart movement (correct)

Where is the continuity between the parietal and visceral layers of the serous pericardium most pronounced?

At the points where major blood vessels enter and leave the heart (correct)

At the sternum

At the fibrous pericardium

At the posterior aspect of the heart

Which structure is posteriorly related to the fibrous pericardium?

Heart

Descending aorta and oesophagus (correct)

Sternum

Serous pericardium

What structures does the fibrous pericardium provide attachments to?

Adjacent structures Signup and view all the answers

At which surface of the heart do the major blood vessels enter and leave?

Basal surface Signup and view all the answers

Which surface of the heart is mainly formed by the right ventricle?

Sternocostal surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction in which the apex of the heart is directed?

Forwards, downwards, and to the left Signup and view all the answers

Which part of each atrium is wrinkled and has a flap-like extension called an auricle?

Anterior part Signup and view all the answers

The base of the heart is placed in which direction?

Posteriorly Signup and view all the answers

Which surface of the heart is also known as the inferior surface?

Diaphragmatic surface Signup and view all the answers

The sternocostal surface of the heart is related to which of the following structures?

Body of the sternum, costal cartilage, anterior borders of lungs, and pleura Signup and view all the answers

What is the main artery found in the anterior interventricular groove of the heart?

Left anterior descending artery Signup and view all the answers

Which vein can be found in the atrioventricular groove (coronary sulcus)?

Great cardiac vein Signup and view all the answers

What forms the right border of the heart?

Right atrium Signup and view all the answers

Which surface of the heart rests on the diaphragm and is mainly formed by the left ventricle?

Diaphragmatic surface Signup and view all the answers

What vein can be seen between the back of the left atrium and the back of the left ventricle?

Coronary sinus Signup and view all the answers

Which groove in the heart contains the posterior interventricular artery?

Posterior interventricular groove Signup and view all the answers

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