Anatomy of the Pericardium

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What is the outer layer of the pericardium composed of?

Nervous tissue

Muscular tissue

Fibrous tissue (correct)

Serous tissue

What is the function of the visceral layer of the pericardium?

To separate the pericardial cavity from the thoracic cavity

To attach to the sternum

To produce pericardial fluid

To cover the heart and attach to the great vessels (correct)

What is the purpose of the pericardial cavity?

To store blood

To provide lubrication between the pericardial layers (correct)

To support the aorta and pulmonary trunk

To produce pericardial fluid

Which blood vessels are surrounded by the pericardium?

Aorta and pulmonary arteries Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the sinuses of the pericardium?

To facilitate the movement of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the boundary above the Transverse Sinus?

Superior vena cava Signup and view all the answers

What lies between the SVC and the ascending aorta?

Transverse Sinus Signup and view all the answers

What is the relation of the Transverse Sinus to the pericardial cavity?

It is a passage between the two Signup and view all the answers

How can one reach the Transverse Sinus?

Behind the SVC and ascending aorta Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the Transverse Sinus?

Inclined Signup and view all the answers

What is the boundary between the left atrium and the left sinus?

Lipper border Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is responsible for providing sensation to the pericardium?

Phrenic nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the visceral layer of serous pericardium?

Supplied by one thin nerve and parasympathetic Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the layer of the pericardium that is supplied by the phrenic nerve?

Parietal layer of serous pericardium Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parietal layer of serous pericardium?

Supplied by the phrenic nerve and provides pain sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the que sinus?

To act as a bursa behind the left kidney Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of drainage of the fluid in the pericardial cavity?

To relieve severe distress as the heart movement is hindered Signup and view all the answers

Where is the puncture usually made during paracentesis?

In the intercostal space close to the xiphoid process Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical importance of pericardial effusion and paracentesis?

It is a serious complication of heart surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the transverse sinus?

To prevent the distension of the great vessels Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the outer layer of the pericardium composed of?

What is the function of the visceral layer of the pericardium?

What is the purpose of the pericardial cavity?

Which blood vessels are surrounded by the pericardium?

What is the purpose of the sinuses of the pericardium?

What is the boundary above the Transverse Sinus?

What lies between the SVC and the ascending aorta?

What is the relation of the Transverse Sinus to the pericardial cavity?

How can one reach the Transverse Sinus?

What is the orientation of the Transverse Sinus?

What is the boundary between the left atrium and the left sinus?

Which nerve is responsible for providing sensation to the pericardium?

What is the function of the visceral layer of serous pericardium?

What is the name of the layer of the pericardium that is supplied by the phrenic nerve?

What is the function of the parietal layer of serous pericardium?

What is the function of the que sinus?

What is the purpose of drainage of the fluid in the pericardial cavity?

Where is the puncture usually made during paracentesis?

What is the clinical importance of pericardial effusion and paracentesis?

What is the function of the transverse sinus?

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