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What is a trial gallop?
What is a trial gallop?
An abnormal heart sound heard after S1 during late diastole.
What are the two layers that compose the pericardium?
What are the two layers that compose the pericardium?
- Fibrous and serous (correct)
- Muscular and fibrous
- Epithelial and muscular
- Serous and vascular
Which landmark corresponds to the mitral area?
Which landmark corresponds to the mitral area?
- Left 4th ICS
- Left 2nd ICS
- Right 2nd ICS
- Left 5th ICS, midclavicular (correct)
What is the function of the fibrous pericardium?
What is the function of the fibrous pericardium?
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What are the layers of the serous pericardium?
What are the layers of the serous pericardium?
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What is the amount of pericardial fluid normally present?
What is the amount of pericardial fluid normally present?
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The right ventricle contains trabeculae carneae.
The right ventricle contains trabeculae carneae.
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Match the following chambers with their descriptions:
Match the following chambers with their descriptions:
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The anterior surface of the heart is also known as the ______.
The anterior surface of the heart is also known as the ______.
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Heart Structure and Function
- Shape: Cone-shaped and similar in size to a closed fist.
- Orientation:
- Apex: Anteriorly directed, Positioned left and inferior (ALI).
- Base: Posteriorly directed, Positioned right and superior (PRS).
- Location: Situated in the mediastinum, above the diaphragm.
Pericardium
- Definition: The protective covering of the heart.
- Layers: Composed of two main layers:
- Fibrous Pericardium:
- Outermost layer, made of tough, inelastic, dense irregular connective tissue.
- Fuses with connective tissues of blood vessels entering and leaving the heart.
- Functions include preventing heart overstretching, providing protection, and anchoring the heart in the mediastinum.
- Serous Pericardium:
- Innermost layer, thinner and more delicate.
- Forms a double layer around the heart.
- Comprised of:
- Parietal Serous Pericardium (outermost layer).
- Visceral Serous Pericardium (innermost layer, also called epicardium).
- Fibrous Pericardium:
Pericardial Cavity and Fluid
- Pericardial Fluid (PF): Lubricating fluid between the parietal and visceral layers.
- Function: Reduces friction during heart movements.
- Typical volume: Ranges from 15 to 50 ml.
- Conditions:
- Decreased PF results in pericardial friction rub.
- Increased PF can lead to cardiac tamponade.
Heart Auscultation Landmarks
- Aortic Area: Right 2nd intercostal space (ICS).
- Pulmonic Area: Left 2nd ICS.
- Tricuspid Area: Left 4th ICS.
- Mitral Area: Left 5th ICS, at midclavicular line.
- Erb’s Point: Left 3rd ICS.
Chambers of the Heart
- Right Atrium:
- Receives blood from three veins: Superior vena cava (SVC), Inferior vena cava (IVC), and coronary sinus.
- Has a rough texture due to pectinate muscles.
- Left Atrium: Forms most of the heart's base.
- Right Ventricle: Contributes to the inferior surface, known as diaphragmatic surface.
- Left Ventricle: Also contributes to the inferior surface.
Surfaces of the Heart
- Anterior Surface: Known as the sternocostal surface.
- Posterior Surface: Referred to as the base surface, primarily consisting of the right and left atria.
- Inferior Surface: Also referred to as the diaphragmatic surface, includes right and left ventricles.
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