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What is the primary function of the fibrous pericardium?
Which layer of the heart is specifically responsible for muscle contraction?
In which direction does the middle mediastinum extend from the second rib?
What is the role of the endocardium within the heart?
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Which part of the pericardium directly lines the heart's surface?
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How does a build-up of fluid in the pericardial cavity affect the heart?
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What percentage of the mass of the heart lies to the left side of the midsternal line?
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Which of the following structures is located in the middle mediastinum?
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What is the primary purpose of the semilunar valves in the heart?
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Which sound is associated with the closure of the atrioventricular (AV) valves?
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What does the term 'semilunar' describe about the structure of the semilunar valves?
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Which of the following components is NOT part of the heart's conduction system?
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Which valve is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk?
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What is required for the heart muscle to function effectively?
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What is the Sound 'Dupp' associated with in the cardiac cycle?
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Which component is represented by 'M1' in the heart valve sounds?
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What does the presence of the P-wave indicate in an ECG?
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Which wave is associated with ventricular depolarization in an ECG?
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What occurs during the PR-segment of an ECG?
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What does the T-wave in an ECG primarily represent?
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What is indicated by a biphasic Q-wave in an ECG?
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In the context of electrical conduction in the heart, what is true about contractions?
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Which direction is the normal electrical axis of the heart oriented?
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What does the S-wave represent in an ECG waveform?
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What is the primary source of the large amplitude seen in the R-wave?
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What is the normal range of degrees for the electrical axis of the heart?
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Which method is primarily used to determine the electrical axis from an ECG trace?
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Which statement correctly describes the ST-segment during an ECG?
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What phenomenon does Left Axis Deviation (LAD) indicate on an ECG?
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When does a negative deflection occur in relation to a depolarization wave?
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Which of the following describes Right Axis Deviation (RAD) on an ECG?
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What ensures a unidirectional flow of blood in the heart?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System Overview
- The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, pericardium, great vessels, trachea, and esophagus.
- Located in the middle mediastinum, it is situated below the sternal angle, extending from the 2nd rib to the 5th intercostal space.
- Flanked by lungs and rests on the diaphragm, with two-thirds of its mass on the left side of the midsternal line.
Pericardium
- A double-walled sac surrounding the heart containing lubricating serous fluid.
- Comprised of two layers:
- Fibrous Pericardium: Tough connective tissue, protects the heart, anchors it to surrounding structures, prevents overfilling (can cause cardiac tamponade).
- Serous Pericardium: A continuous sheet with parietal and visceral (epicardium) components.
Heart Wall Layers
- Epicardium: The external layer formed by the visceral layer of the serous pericardium.
- Myocardium: The muscular layer responsible for heart contractions.
- Endocardium: Lines interior chambers, preventing clotting and acting as a barrier between blood and myocardium.
Heart Valves
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Atrioventricular Valves (AV):
- Left: Mitral Valve (resembles bishop's mitre).
- Right: Tricuspid Valve.
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Semilunar Valves:
- Located at base of large arteries; opens under ventricular pressure.
- Pulmonary Valve: Between right ventricle and pulmonary trunk.
- Aortic Valve: Between left ventricle and aorta.
Valve Sounds
- "Lubb": Sound of AV valve closure (M1 - Mitral, T1 - Tricuspid).
- "Dupp": Sound of semilunar valve closure (A2 - Aortic, P2 - Pulmonary).
Electrophysiology of the Heart
- Heart functions require oxygen, nutrients, and action potentials, generated by its conduction system rather than the brain.
- An ECG typically uses 10 electrodes to create a graphic output; time vs. amplitude.
ECG Waveforms
- P-Wave: Atrial depolarization; indicates SA node functionality.
- PR-Segment: Delay between SA and AV node; marks atrial contraction.
- Q-Wave: Interventricular septum depolarization, may exhibit biphasic trace.
- R-Wave: Ventricular depolarization, positive deflection due to numerous depolarizing myocytes.
- S-Wave: Final myocyte depolarization; often shows negative deflection.
- ST-Segment: Indicates ventricular contraction lag.
- T-Wave: Ventricular repolarization, positive deflection despite being a repolarization wave.
Cardiac Cycle and Contractions
- Heart contractions lag behind impulses seen on ECG.
- Blood flows from high to low pressure; heart valves ensure unidirectional flow.
- Coordinated contraction timing is essential for proper blood flow.
Heart’s Electrical Axis
- Represents the direction of the heart's depolarization wavefront in the frontal plane, typically oriented from right shoulder to left leg.
- Determining electrical axis from an ECG is performed using methods like the Quadrant Method.
- Normal Axis: QRS positive in I and aVF (30 to 105 degrees).
- Left Axis Deviation (LAD): QRS positive in I, negative in aVF (30 to 90 degrees).
- Right Axis Deviation (RAD): QRS negative in I, positive in aVF (+105 to +180 degrees).
- Extreme RAD: Indicates further deviation from the normal axis.
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