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Anatomy of the Pericardium

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Anatomy of the Pericardium

Test your knowledge of the pericardium, a sac that surrounds the heart and attaches to the thoracic vertebrae. Learn about its structure, functions, and relationships with other cardiac structures. Explore the fibrous and serous layers of the pericardium and their roles in protecting the heart.

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What is the shape of the fibrous pericardium?

Conical

What is the function of the ligaments that attach the pericardium to the posterior surface of the sternum?

They hold the pericardium in place

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the pericardium?

Myocardial layer

What is the name of the space between the parietal and visceral layers of the serous pericardium?

<p>Pericardial cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the base of the fibrous pericardium?

<p>Downward</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the attachment of the pericardium to the diaphragm?

<p>Central tendon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pericardium?

<p>A sac that surrounds the heart and great vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the pericardium extend from?

<p>From the plane of the Semnalang to the duphream below</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pericardium?

<p>To protect the heart from injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fibrous pericardium made up of?

<p>Fibrous tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the fibrous pericardium attach to?

<p>The posterior surface of the sternum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the visceral layer of the serous pericardium?

<p>The layer that covers the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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