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What anatomical structure corresponds to a line drawn between the first and third points?
What anatomical structure corresponds to a line drawn between the first and third points?
- Mitral Valve
- Coronary Sulcus (correct)
- Pulmonary Valve
- Aortic Valve
Which of the following describes the location of the tricuspid valve?
Which of the following describes the location of the tricuspid valve?
- `1` inch from the midline at the right third costal cartilage
- `1.5` inches from the midline at the left second costal cartilage
- At the midline opposite the fourth intercostal space (correct)
- `3.5` inches from the midline at the left fifth intercostal space
If a surgeon needs direct access to the aortic valve, which surface landmark would be most relevant based on the information provided?
If a surgeon needs direct access to the aortic valve, which surface landmark would be most relevant based on the information provided?
- Left border of the sternum opposite the 4th costal cartilage
- Left border of the sternum opposite the 3rd intercostal space (correct)
- Midline opposite the 4th intercostal space
- Left border of the sternum opposite the 3rd costal cartilage
Which chamber of the heart primarily forms the apex?
Which chamber of the heart primarily forms the apex?
Based on the described surface anatomy, which valve is located most superiorly on the anterior chest?
Based on the described surface anatomy, which valve is located most superiorly on the anterior chest?
A physician auscultates a patient's chest to listen for heart sounds. Based solely on the provided anatomical landmarks, at which surface location would they least likely be able to clearly auscultate the mitral valve due to overlying anatomical structures or distance, assuming a standard body habitus?
A physician auscultates a patient's chest to listen for heart sounds. Based solely on the provided anatomical landmarks, at which surface location would they least likely be able to clearly auscultate the mitral valve due to overlying anatomical structures or distance, assuming a standard body habitus?
Which anatomical structure separates the two ventricles externally?
Which anatomical structure separates the two ventricles externally?
The base of the heart is mainly formed by which chamber?
The base of the heart is mainly formed by which chamber?
Which of the following vessels does NOT directly interface with the right atrium?
Which of the following vessels does NOT directly interface with the right atrium?
Which of the following describes the heart's location in the thorax?
Which of the following describes the heart's location in the thorax?
Which structure is located within the atrioventricular groove?
Which structure is located within the atrioventricular groove?
If a physician palpates the apex beat 11 cm from the midline in the sixth intercostal space, this could indicate:
If a physician palpates the apex beat 11 cm from the midline in the sixth intercostal space, this could indicate:
A surgeon is performing a minimally invasive cardiac procedure and needs to access the posterior aspect of the left atrium. Which of the following structures would present the greatest risk of injury during access?
A surgeon is performing a minimally invasive cardiac procedure and needs to access the posterior aspect of the left atrium. Which of the following structures would present the greatest risk of injury during access?
Which vein is located on the diaphragmatic surface of the heart?
Which vein is located on the diaphragmatic surface of the heart?
What anatomical structure primarily forms the left border of the heart?
What anatomical structure primarily forms the left border of the heart?
Which of the following structures is NOT found within the atrioventricular groove (coronary sulcus)?
Which of the following structures is NOT found within the atrioventricular groove (coronary sulcus)?
Which of the following best describes the location of the posterior interventricular groove?
Which of the following best describes the location of the posterior interventricular groove?
What artery travels within the anterior interventricular groove?
What artery travels within the anterior interventricular groove?
The sulcus terminalis is located on which surface of the right atrium?
The sulcus terminalis is located on which surface of the right atrium?
If a surgeon needs to ligate the coronary sinus, which groove would provide the most direct access to this vessel?
If a surgeon needs to ligate the coronary sinus, which groove would provide the most direct access to this vessel?
A patient presents with a myocardial infarction affecting the inferior wall of the left ventricle and the posterior third of the interventricular septum. Occlusion of which vessel is MOST likely responsible?
A patient presents with a myocardial infarction affecting the inferior wall of the left ventricle and the posterior third of the interventricular septum. Occlusion of which vessel is MOST likely responsible?
Flashcards
Auricles
Auricles
Triangular pouch-like extensions of the atria.
Interatrial Septum
Interatrial Septum
Separates the left and right atria.
Interventricular Septum
Interventricular Septum
Separates the left and right ventricles.
Interventricular Grooves
Interventricular Grooves
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Apex of the Heart
Apex of the Heart
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Base of the Heart
Base of the Heart
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Ventricular Part of Sternocostal Surface
Ventricular Part of Sternocostal Surface
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Atrial Part of Sternocostal Surface
Atrial Part of Sternocostal Surface
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Pulmonary Valve Location
Pulmonary Valve Location
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Aortic Valve Location
Aortic Valve Location
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Mitral Valve Location
Mitral Valve Location
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Tricuspid Valve Location
Tricuspid Valve Location
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Coronary Sulcus
Coronary Sulcus
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Diaphragmatic Surface
Diaphragmatic Surface
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Superior Border (Heart)
Superior Border (Heart)
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Inferior Border (Heart)
Inferior Border (Heart)
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Right Border (Heart)
Right Border (Heart)
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Left Border (Heart)
Left Border (Heart)
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Atrio-ventricular Groove
Atrio-ventricular Groove
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Anterior Inter-ventricular Groove
Anterior Inter-ventricular Groove
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Posterior Inter-ventricular Groove
Posterior Inter-ventricular Groove
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Study Notes
- The heart resides between both lungs in the middle mediastinum
- The heart's apex slightly deviates toward the left side
Heart Parts
- Ascending Aorta
- Pulmonary Trunk
- Left Auricle
- Right Ventricle (2/3)
- Right Auricle
- Right Atrium
- Atrioventricular Groove
- Right Coronary Artery
- Right Marginal Artery
- Reflected Pericardium
- Left Ventricle (1/3)
- Anterior Interventricular Groove
- Anterior Interventricular Artery
- Apex
- Each atrium has a triangular outgrowth called the auricle.
- The two atria are separated by the interatrial septum.
- The two ventricles are separated by the interventricular septum
- Anterior and posterior interventricular grooves separate the ventricles externally
Blood Circulation
- The heart has chambers, valves, and great vessels
Apex and Base
- Apex is formed by the left ventricle
- Base is mainly the left atrium and a small part of the right atrium
- Apex is located at the left fifth intercostal space, 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) from the midline
- Base is located at the middle four thoracic vertebrae
Surfaces of the Heart
- The sternocostal surface is formed by four chambers
- The ventricular part of the sternocostal surface is formed by the right ventricle (2/3) and left ventricle (1/3).
- The atrial part of the sternocostal surface is formed by the right atrium (mainly) and the left auricle (forms a small part)
Diaphragmatic Surface
- The diaphragmatic surface includes the coronary sulcus, oblique vein, coronary sinus, and interventricular groove.
Borders
- Superior border: Formed by both atria, mainly the left atrium
- Inferior border: Formed by both ventricles, mainly the right ventricle
- Right border: Formed by the right atrium.
- Left border: Formed mainly by the left ventricle and its upper part by the left auricle
Grooves of the Heart
- Atrio-ventricular Groove (coronary sulcus) is located between the two atria and the two ventricles as a circular groove
- Contents include the main trunks of the right and left coronary arteries, the circumflex branch of the left coronary artery, and the coronary sinus
- Anterior Inter-ventricular Groove is located between the two ventricles on the sternocostal surface
- Contents: Anterior Interventricular Artery and Great Cardiac Vein
- Posterior Inter-ventricular Groove sits between the two ventricles on the inferior surface
- Contents: Posterior Interventricular Artery and Middle Cardiac Vein
- Sulcus terminalis presents on the outer surface of the right atrium between the SVC and IVC
- Sulcus terminalis is represented on the inner surface by the crista terminalis
Measuring the Heart
- First point is 1/2 inch from the midline.
- Second point is 1 inch from the midline.
- Third point is 1 1/2 inches from the midline.
- Fourth point is 3 1/2 inches from the midline.
- First point is at the "right sixth" costal cartilage.
- Second point is at the "right third" costal cartilage.
- Third point is at the "left second" costal cartilage.
- Fourth point is at the "left fifth" intercostal space.
Valves of the Heart
- These are the valves of the heart: Pulmonary, Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid
- Pulmonary valve lies behind the left border of the sternum opposite the 3rd costal cartilage
- Aortic valve lies behind the left border of the sternum opposite the 3rd intercostal space
- Mitral valve lies behind the left border of the sternum opposite the 4th costal cartilage
- Tricuspid valve lies at the midline opposite the 4th intercostal space
- The coronary sulcus corresponds to a line between the first and the third points.
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Test your knowledge of cardiac anatomy! This quiz focuses on identifying anatomical structures, valve locations, and surface landmarks relevant to the heart. Questions cover topics such as heart chambers, valves, and major vessels.
