Cardiac Anatomy and Structure
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What is the average mass of an adult male heart?

310 g

The heart's heartbeat originates outside of the heart.

False (B)

The heart is capable of depolarizing spontaneously and regularly.

True (A)

What are the three layers of the pericardium?

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

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What is the function of the myocardium?

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What is the name of the valve that connects the right atrium to the right ventricle?

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What is the name of the valve that connects the left atrium to the left ventricle?

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The ventricles are considered the primary pumping chambers of the heart.

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The left myocardium is thicker than the right myocardium.

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What are the three internal features of the ventricles?

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What is the function of the atrioventricular valves?

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What is the function of the semilunar valves?

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Both types of valves prevent the backflow of blood.

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The AV valves are associated with 'muscle anchors'.

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The closing of the semilunar valves is achieved by the cup-shaped cusps filling with blood following ventricular contraction.

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Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-poor blood from the systemic (body) and coronary (heart) circuits?

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What is the path of blood flow from the right atrium to the pulmonary trunk?

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What is the path of oxygenated blood flow from the pulmonary veins to the aorta?

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Where do the majority of coronary veins drain into?

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The heart requires a blood supply like any other organ in the body.

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The left coronary Artery supplies the anterior heart muscle.

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The right coronary Artery supplies the posterior heart muscle.

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The majority of blood supply is provided to the right ventricle.

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Anastomoses between coronary arteries are prevalent.

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A blockage in a coronary artery can cause a myocardial infarction.

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What is the heart?

A four-chambered muscular organ vital for pumping blood throughout the body. Approximately the size of a clenched fist.

What is 'myogenic' in the context of the heart?

The heart's ability to generate its own electrical impulses, initiating the heartbeat.

What does 'autorhythmic' mean in the context of the heart?

The heart's natural ability to depolarize spontaneously and rhythmically, causing it to beat in a regular pattern.

What is the pericardium?

A thick, fibrous sac encasing the heart, providing protection and structural support.

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What is the epicardium?

The outermost layer of the heart wall, essentially the visceral layer of the serous pericardium.

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What is the myocardium?

The middle and thickest layer of the heart wall, composed of cardiac muscle bundles, responsible for the heart's contractions.

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What is the endocardium?

The innermost layer of the heart wall, lining the heart chambers and composed of endothelium and connective tissue.

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What are the atria?

The upper chambers of the heart responsible for receiving blood from the body and lungs.

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What are the ventricles?

The lower chambers of the heart responsible for pumping blood to the lungs and the body.

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What is the superior vena cava (SVC)?

The large vein carrying deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium.

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What is the inferior vena cava (IVC)?

The large vein carrying deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium.

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What is the fossa ovalis?

A small, depression-like structure in the right atrium that was once a hole in the fetal heart, allowing blood to bypass the lungs.

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What is the coronary sinus?

A blood vessel that drains blood from the heart muscle itself, returning it to the right atrium.

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What is the tricuspid valve?

The valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle, preventing blood from flowing back into the atrium.

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What is the aorta?

The large artery carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body.

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What is the bicuspid valve (mitral valve)?

The valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle, preventing blood from flowing back into the atrium.

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What is the interventricular septum?

The thick, muscular wall separating the left and right ventricles.

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What are Chordae tendineae?

The thin cords that attach the AV valve flaps to the papillary muscles inside the ventricles, preventing the valves from prolapsing into the atria.

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What are Papillary muscles?

Cone-shaped muscular projections on the ventricular walls to which the chordae tendineae attach.

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What are Trabeculae carneae?

The ridges and muscular projections on the inner surface of the ventricles, increasing surface area and aiding in blood flow.

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What are Semilunar valves?

The valves located between the ventricles and the major arteries they lead to, preventing backflow of blood.

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What is the pulmonary valve?

The semilunar valve located at the exit of the right ventricle, leading to the pulmonary trunk.

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What is the aortic valve?

The semilunar valve at the exit of the left ventricle, leading to the aorta.

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What is the general path of blood flow through the heart?

The process of blood flow through the heart, starting with the right atrium and culminating in the aorta, delivering oxygenated blood to all tissues.

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What is the coronary circulation?

The system of blood vessels that supply the heart muscle itself with oxygen and nutrients.

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What is the coronary artery?

The main artery originating from the aorta, branching into left and right coronary arteries to supply the heart.

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What is myocardial infarction?

A condition where a blockage in a coronary artery prevents oxygen from reaching the heart muscle, potentially leading to heart attack.

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What are anastomoses?

The ability of blood vessels to form new connections, providing alternative pathways for blood flow in case of blockage.

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Study Notes

Cardiac Anatomy

  • The heart is a four-chambered, muscular organ, roughly the size of a clenched fist.
  • Average adult heart mass: Male - 310g, Female - 225g
  • The heart is myogenic; its heartbeat originates within the heart.
  • The heart is autorhythmic; it depolarizes spontaneously and regularly.

Pericardium

  • The pericardium is a sac surrounding the heart, comprising three layers:
    • Fibrous pericardium: a strong, dense connective tissue layer.
    • Serous pericardium: a thin, double-layered membrane; the parietal and visceral layers.
    • Visceral pericardium: also known as the epicardium, the outer layer of the heart wall.
  • The serous pericardium folds over onto itself, forming the pericardial cavity.

Heart Wall

  • The heart wall has three distinct layers:
    • Epicardium (visceral layer of serous pericardium): contains surface fat.
    • Myocardium: a layer of cardiac muscle bundles.
    • Endocardium: endothelium and connective tissue, lining the heart chambers.

Anterior View of the Heart

  • The aorta is visible in the anterior view.
  • Pulmonary veins; the right and left.
  • The atria and ventricles, along with the superior vena cava (SVC) and inferior vena cava (IVC).

Posterior View of the Heart

  • The posterior view reveals the atria, ventricles, and their associated blood vessels.
  • The base of the heart is primarily the left atrium.

Right Atrium

  • Blood enters the right atrium from the superior vena cava (SVC), inferior vena cava (IVC), and coronary sinus.
  • Blood flows through the right atrioventricular (tricuspid) valve to the right ventricle.

Left Atrium

  • Blood from the lungs enters the left atrium through pulmonary veins.
  • Blood flows through the left atrioventricular (bicuspid or mitral) valve to the left ventricle.

Ventricles

  • Ventricles are the primary pumping chambers of the heart.
  • They receive blood from the atria and pump it to the major arteries (aorta and pulmonary trunk).
  • The left ventricle's myocardium is thicker than the right because it pumps blood to the entire body, requiring more force.

Features of Ventricles (Internal)

  • The atrioventricular (AV) valves (tricuspid and bicuspid/mitral) connect the atria to the ventricles.
  • Chordae tendineae and papillary muscles secure the AV valve flaps, preventing their inversion during ventricular contraction.
  • Trabeculae carneae are muscular ridges within the ventricles.

Heart Valves

  • Both AV and semilunar valves prevent backflow of blood.
  • AV valves include the tricuspid and bicuspid (mitral) valves.
  • Semilunar valves include the aortic and pulmonary valves.
  • The valves are anchored or connected to cardiac muscle.

AV Valve Function

  • Papillary muscles and chordae tendineae prevent eversion of the AV valves during ventricular contraction.

Semilunar Valve Function

  • Closing of the semilunar valves arises from the cup-shaped cusps filling with blood following ventricular contractions.

Blood Flow

  • Blood flows from the superior/inferior vena cava to the right atrium.
  • From the right atrium it is pumped to the right ventricle via the tricuspid valve
  • From the right ventricle to the pulmonary trunk via the pulmonary semilunar valve.
  • From the pulmonary trunk to the pulmonary arteries and lungs where blood is oxygenated is pumped back to the left atrium via pulmonary veins.
  • From the left atrium through the bicuspid/mitral valve to the left ventricle
  • From the left ventricle to the aorta via the aortic semilunar valve.

Coronary Vessels

  • The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle.
  • The coronary veins drain blood from the heart muscle.
  • Most coronary veins drain into the coronary sinus, which empties into the right atrium.

Coronary Blood Flow

  • Coronary arteries (right and left) supply both ventricles.
  • Atria receive blood from smaller branches.
  • The left ventricle receives the greatest blood supply.
  • Few anastomoses (connections) between major coronary vessels. Blockages can deprive cardiac muscle of oxygen (ischemia).

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Explore the intricacies of cardiac anatomy, including the four-chambered structure of the heart and the layers of the heart wall. Understand the role of the pericardium and its various components. This quiz will test your knowledge of heart anatomy and its functions.

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