Anatomy of the Pericardium

What is the function of the pericardial cavity?

To provide a pathway for the great vessels

To contain a thin film of serous fluid (correct)

To insulate the heart from the surrounding tissues

To divide the heart into its four chambers

Which structure surrounds the arterial end of the heart?

Anterior tube (correct)

Visceral layer

Posterior tube

Parietal layer

What is the name of the layer that covers the heart and forms the epicardium?

Visceral layer (correct)

Parietal layer

Pericardial layer

Mesothelial layer

What is enclosed by the posterior tube?

Parts of the SVC, IVC, and the 4 pulmonary veins Signup and view all the answers

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

Pericardial cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the transverse sinus of the pericardium?

Between the ascending aorta and the pulmonary trunk Signup and view all the answers

Which artery does the finger pass behind when reaching the transverse sinus?

Right pulmonary artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that the finger appears between at the left end of the transverse sinus?

Pulmonary trunk and left auricle Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following boundaries forms the back of the transverse sinus?

Right pulmonary artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reaching the transverse sinus of the pericardium?

Not specified in the text Signup and view all the answers

What is the Oblique Sinus of Pericardium?

A blind recess of the pericardial cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is the boundary of the Oblique Sinus of Pericardium in front?

Back of the left atrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the boundary of the Oblique Sinus of Pericardium on the right side?

Reflection of serous pericardium onto the SVC Signup and view all the answers

How can the Oblique Sinus of Pericardium be reached?

By lifting the apex of the heart upwards and placing fingers behind the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the nerve supply of the fibrous pericardium and parietal layer of serous pericardium?

Phrenic nerves Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the nerve supply of the fibrous pericardium and parietal layer of serous pericardium?

They transmit somatic sensation and are sensitive to pain Signup and view all the answers