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Which nerve types are responsible for increasing heart rate and dilating coronary arteries?
Which nerve types are responsible for increasing heart rate and dilating coronary arteries?
Which structure is NOT a part of the superficial cardiac plexus?
Which structure is NOT a part of the superficial cardiac plexus?
Where is the deep cardiac plexus located?
Where is the deep cardiac plexus located?
Which of the following statements about parasympathetic nerves is correct?
Which of the following statements about parasympathetic nerves is correct?
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Which nerve is specifically excluded from forming the deep cardiac plexus?
Which nerve is specifically excluded from forming the deep cardiac plexus?
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What is the origin of the right coronary artery?
What is the origin of the right coronary artery?
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Which structure does the right coronary artery run between as it courses towards the coronary sulcus?
Which structure does the right coronary artery run between as it courses towards the coronary sulcus?
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Where does the right coronary artery terminate?
Where does the right coronary artery terminate?
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What type of connective tissue covers the coronary arteries on the heart's surface?
What type of connective tissue covers the coronary arteries on the heart's surface?
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What major blood vessel do the right and left coronary arteries arise from?
What major blood vessel do the right and left coronary arteries arise from?
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Which part of the heart does the right coronary artery wind around?
Which part of the heart does the right coronary artery wind around?
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What is the significance of the coronary arteries in the human body?
What is the significance of the coronary arteries in the human body?
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How does the right coronary artery primarily course through the heart?
How does the right coronary artery primarily course through the heart?
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What area does the right coronary artery primarily supply?
What area does the right coronary artery primarily supply?
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Which branch of the right coronary artery supplies the SA node?
Which branch of the right coronary artery supplies the SA node?
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What is the origin of the left coronary artery?
What is the origin of the left coronary artery?
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Which artery runs along the inferior margin of the heart?
Which artery runs along the inferior margin of the heart?
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What area is sparsely supplied by the right coronary artery?
What area is sparsely supplied by the right coronary artery?
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Which of the following branches does NOT belong to the right coronary artery?
Which of the following branches does NOT belong to the right coronary artery?
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Which structure is primarily supplied by the right coronary artery?
Which structure is primarily supplied by the right coronary artery?
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What path does the left coronary artery take after originating from the ascending aorta?
What path does the left coronary artery take after originating from the ascending aorta?
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Which artery is responsible for supplying the lower part of the pulmonary trunk?
Which artery is responsible for supplying the lower part of the pulmonary trunk?
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What is the primary consequence of a myocardial infarction?
What is the primary consequence of a myocardial infarction?
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Which procedure employs a balloon to widen a narrowed coronary artery?
Which procedure employs a balloon to widen a narrowed coronary artery?
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What is the role of a coronary stent in the management of coronary artery disease?
What is the role of a coronary stent in the management of coronary artery disease?
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In coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), which vein is commonly used as an autologous graft?
In coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), which vein is commonly used as an autologous graft?
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Which structure is responsible for the venous drainage of the heart?
Which structure is responsible for the venous drainage of the heart?
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What type of coronary intervention involves using a tubular device with slots?
What type of coronary intervention involves using a tubular device with slots?
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Which arteries can be used as a graft in CABG besides the saphenous vein?
Which arteries can be used as a graft in CABG besides the saphenous vein?
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During coronary angioplasty, what is the primary purpose of the wire passed into the coronary artery?
During coronary angioplasty, what is the primary purpose of the wire passed into the coronary artery?
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What is the typical length of the coronary sinus?
What is the typical length of the coronary sinus?
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Which is NOT a component of venous drainage from the heart?
Which is NOT a component of venous drainage from the heart?
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Which vein runs in the posterior part of the coronary sulcus between the left atrium and left ventricle?
Which vein runs in the posterior part of the coronary sulcus between the left atrium and left ventricle?
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What structure guards the opening of the coronary sinus into the right atrium?
What structure guards the opening of the coronary sinus into the right atrium?
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Which of the following veins is situated in the anterior interventricular groove?
Which of the following veins is situated in the anterior interventricular groove?
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Where does the small cardiac vein primarily drain?
Where does the small cardiac vein primarily drain?
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Which structure does the posterior vein of the left ventricle primarily accompany?
Which structure does the posterior vein of the left ventricle primarily accompany?
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Which vein is located in the posterior interventricular groove?
Which vein is located in the posterior interventricular groove?
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How many anterior cardiac veins typically are present in the right ventricle area?
How many anterior cardiac veins typically are present in the right ventricle area?
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Which vein runs along the posterior surface of the left atrium?
Which vein runs along the posterior surface of the left atrium?
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What type of veins are the Thebasian veins?
What type of veins are the Thebasian veins?
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What is the primary function of the tributaries of the coronary sinus?
What is the primary function of the tributaries of the coronary sinus?
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Study Notes
Arterial Supply of the Heart
- The heart's arterial supply comes from the right and left coronary arteries, originating from the ascending aorta above the aortic valve.
- These arteries and their branches are located in the subepicardial connective tissue, covering the heart's surface.
Right Coronary Artery
- Originates from the anterior aortic (right coronary) sinus.
- Runs between the right auricle and the pulmonary trunk, enters the anterior part of the coronary sulcus.
- Winds around the right heart margin before running leftward in the posterior part of the coronary sulcus.
- Terminates by anastomosing with the left coronary artery's circumflex branch in the posterior part of the coronary sulcus.
Right Coronary Artery Branches
- Right conus branch: Supplies the lower part of the pulmonary trunk and upper part of the right ventricle.
- Atrial branches: Supply the right atrium, one branch supplying the SA node (artery of SA node).
- Ventricular branches: Supply the right ventricle.
- Right marginal artery: A ventricular branch, runs along the heart's inferior margin.
- Posterior inter-ventricular branch (posterior descending): Runs in the posterior inter-ventricular groove.
Right Coronary Artery Area of Distribution
- Right atrium.
- Right ventricle, except for a part on the sternocostal surface near the anterior inter-ventricular groove.
- Part of the left ventricle on the inferior surface near the posterior inter-ventricular groove.
- Posterior part of the inter-ventricular septum.
- Most of the heart's conducting system (SA node, AV node, right AV bundle) except the left AV bundle.
Left Coronary Artery
- Originates from the ascending aorta, in the left posterior aortic sinus.
- Runs between the left auricle and the pulmonary trunk, reaching the coronary sulcus's anterior part.
- Terminates by dividing into two branches.
Coronary Disease Management
- Treatments for coronary artery disease include:
- Coronary angioplasty: A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery in the thigh, passed through the iliac arteries, and into the aorta to reach the coronary artery origins. A thin wire passes through the stenosis. A balloon is then inflated at the obstruction, widening it.
- Coronary stent: A stainless steel tube with slots, it is mounted on a balloon catheter in a collapsed state. When the balloon inflates, the stent expands and pushes against the coronary artery wall, maintaining blood flow.
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): Used when coronary artery disease is severe and cannot be treated with angioplasty. The great saphenous vein in the lower limb is harvested and used as an autologous graft to bypass the blocked portion of the coronary arteries. Internal thoracic or radial arteries can also be used for this purpose.
Venous Drainage of the Heart
- Venous blood from the heart is drained by:
- Coronary sinus and its tributaries.
- Anterior cardiac veins.
- Thebesian veins (venae cordis minimi).
Coronary Sinus
- The largest vein in the heart, about 3 cm long.
- Formed by the union of the great cardiac vein and the oblique vein of the left atrium.
- Lies in the posterior part of the coronary sulcus between the left atrium and left ventricle.
- Terminates by opening into the smooth part of the right atrium.
- The opening is guarded by the valve of the coronary sinus (Thebasian valve).
Coronary Sinus Tributaries:
- Great cardiac vein: Situated in the anterior interventricular groove and anterior part of the coronary sulcus.
- Small cardiac vein: Situated in the posterior part of the coronary sulcus between the right atrium and right ventricle.
- Middle cardiac vein: Situated in the posterior inter-ventricular groove.
- Posterior vein of the left ventricle: Situated on the left ventricle's diaphragmatic surface.
- Oblique vein of the left atrium (of Marshall): Situated on the left atrium's posterior surface.
Venous Drainage (continued)
- Anterior cardiac veins: 3-4 veins located on the right ventricle's sternocostal surface. They open into the right atrium.
- Thebesian veins (venae cordis minimae): Small veins found in the myocardium of all chambers. They open into all chambers.
Nerve Supply of the Heart
- The heart is supplied by nerves from the superficial and deep cardiac plexuses.
- These nerves run along the coronary arteries and supply the heart.
- They contain both sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.
Sympathetic Nerves
- Derived from the upper 4-5 thoracic segments (T1-T4) of the spinal cord.
- Cardio-acceleratory: Increase heart rate and dilate coronary arteries upon stimulation.
Parasympathetic Nerves
- Derived from the vagus (X) nerve, originating from the dorsal nucleus of the vagus (medulla oblongata).
- Cardio-inhibitory: Slow down heart rate and constrict coronary arteries upon stimulation.
Superficial Cardiac Plexus
- Located below the aortic arch.
- Formed by:
- Sympathetic: Superior cervical cardiac branch of the left sympathetic chain.
- Parasympathetic: Inferior cervical cardiac branch of the left vagus nerve.
Deep Cardiac Plexus
- Located in front of the tracheal bifurcation and behind the aortic arch.
- Formed by:
- Sympathetic: Cardiac branches from cervical and upper thoracic sympathetic chain ganglia, except for the left superior cervical sympathetic ganglia's cardiac branch.
- Parasympathetic: Cardiac branches of the vagus and recurrent laryngeal nerves, except for the left vagus nerve's inferior cervical cardiac branch.
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Test your knowledge on the arterial supply of the heart, focusing on the right and left coronary arteries and their branches. This quiz covers the anatomy and function of these vital arteries, including their origins and areas supplied. Perfect for medical students and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of cardiovascular anatomy.
