20 Questions
What is the outer layer of the pericardium composed of?
Fibrous tissue
What is the function of the visceral layer of the pericardium?
To cover the heart and attach to the great vessels
What is the purpose of the pericardial cavity?
To provide lubrication between the pericardial layers
Which blood vessels are surrounded by the pericardium?
Aorta and pulmonary arteries
What is the purpose of the sinuses of the pericardium?
To facilitate the movement of the heart
What is the boundary above the Transverse Sinus?
Superior vena cava
What lies between the SVC and the ascending aorta?
Transverse Sinus
What is the relation of the Transverse Sinus to the pericardial cavity?
It is a passage between the two
How can one reach the Transverse Sinus?
Behind the SVC and ascending aorta
What is the orientation of the Transverse Sinus?
Inclined
What is the boundary between the left atrium and the left sinus?
Lipper border
Which nerve is responsible for providing sensation to the pericardium?
Phrenic nerve
What is the function of the visceral layer of serous pericardium?
Supplied by one thin nerve and parasympathetic
What is the name of the layer of the pericardium that is supplied by the phrenic nerve?
Parietal layer of serous pericardium
What is the function of the parietal layer of serous pericardium?
Supplied by the phrenic nerve and provides pain sensitivity
What is the function of the que sinus?
To act as a bursa behind the left kidney
What is the purpose of drainage of the fluid in the pericardial cavity?
To relieve severe distress as the heart movement is hindered
Where is the puncture usually made during paracentesis?
In the intercostal space close to the xiphoid process
What is the clinical importance of pericardial effusion and paracentesis?
It is a serious complication of heart surgery
What is the function of the transverse sinus?
To prevent the distension of the great vessels
Test your knowledge of the pericardium, a sac that surrounds the heart, including its layers, attachments, and functions. Identify the different parts of the pericardium and their relationships to the heart and surrounding structures. This quiz is ideal for anatomy students or medical professionals.
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