Cardiovascular System: The Heart

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What is the primary function of the pericardium?

  • To contract and pump blood
  • To facilitate nutrient absorption
  • To provide a conduit for electrical signals
  • To anchor the heart and prevent overfilling (correct)

Which layer of the heart is responsible for the contraction of the heart muscle?

  • Pericardium
  • Myocardium (correct)
  • Epicardium
  • Endocardium

Which layer of the pericardium is closest to the heart?

  • Visceral layer (epicardium) (correct)
  • Parietal layer
  • Fibrous pericardium
  • Serous pericardium

Where is the heart primarily located in the human body?

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What structure separates the visceral and parietal layers of the serous pericardium?

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Which feature is NOT a characteristic of the myocardium?

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What is the significance of the fluid-filled pericardial cavity?

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Which component of the heart wall is responsible for serving as a protective barrier against infection?

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The superior and inferior venae cavae are part of which function in the cardiovascular system?

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The outer protective layer of the heart is called the:

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Which vessels are responsible for conveying blood away from the heart?

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What is the primary function of the atria in the heart?

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Which structure is responsible for preventing backflow of blood into the atria during ventricular contraction?

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Where does the left ventricle pump blood after contraction?

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What marks the walls of the ventricles?

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What is the function of the semilunar valves in the heart?

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Which blood vessel is involved in transporting deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs?

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What role do the chordae tendineae play in the heart's function?

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Where is the aortic semilunar valve located?

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Which valve prevents backflow from the pulmonary trunk into the right ventricle?

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What is the correct pathway of blood through the heart, starting from the right atrium?

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Which structure is NOT part of the heart valves?

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Which valve ensures blood moves from the left ventricle into the aorta?

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Which statement accurately describes the aortic semilunar valve?

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What is the primary difference between atria and ventricles?

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Which of the following valves is associated with ventricular function?

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Which heart valve is involved in the flow of blood exiting the right ventricle?

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What is the primary role of the atrioventricular valves?

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Which type of valve is characterized by its ability to handle high-pressure blood flow?

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Which valve lies between the left ventricle and the aorta?

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The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood into the left ventricle.

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What is the function of the atria in the heart?

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The left ventricle pumps blood into the pulmonary trunk.

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What is the function of semilunar valves?

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The __________ valve lies between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk.

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Which vessels convey blood away from the heart?

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Match each valve with its location:

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Blood enters the right atrium from the _________ and coronary sinus.

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Match the parts of the heart to their functions:

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Which of the following valves is NOT a semilunar valve?

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Which structure prevents backflow into the atria when the ventricles contract?

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Semilunar valves are responsible for the flow of blood into the atria.

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Papillary muscles are responsible for anchoring heart valves.

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What is the primary function of the pericardium?

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Name one function of the semilunar valves.

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The myocardium is the outermost layer of the heart wall.

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What marks the walls of the ventricles?

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The __________ valve is found between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

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The ________ ensures unidirectional blood flow through the heart.

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Which of the following statements about the aortic semilunar valve is true?

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What are the two layers of the serous pericardium?

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Which sequence correctly represents the pathway of blood through the heart?

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The __________ is a fluid-filled cavity that separates the parietal and visceral layers of the pericardium.

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Where is the heart located in the human body?

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The inferior vena cava transports deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body to the heart.

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The __________ layer of the pericardium lines the internal surface of the fibrous pericardium.

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Name the two major veins that return blood to the heart.

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What happens to the heart during contraction?

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Flashcards

Aortic valve location

Located between the left ventricle and the aorta

Pulmonary valve location

Located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk

Semilunar valve function

Prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles

Atrioventricular valve function

Allows blood from the atria to flow into the ventricles, but prevents backflow.

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Heart valves

Structures in the heart that control the flow of blood.

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Blood vessels away from heart

Vessels that carry blood away from the heart, including the pulmonary trunk (branching into pulmonary arteries) and the aorta (with branches like brachiocephalic, left common carotid, and subclavian arteries).

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Atria

The receiving chambers of the heart. Blood enters the atria from veins.

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Ventricles

The discharging chambers of the heart. Blood exits the heart through ventricles.

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Heart Valves

Structures that ensure blood flows in one direction through the heart.

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Atrioventricular (AV) valves

Heart valves located between the atria and ventricles that prevent backflow into the atria during ventricular contractions.

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Pathway of blood (right side)

Blood flows from the right atrium through the tricuspid valve, into the right ventricle, through the pulmonary valve, and to the lungs.

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Pathway of blood (left side)

Blood flows from the left atrium through the mitral valve, into the left ventricle, through the aortic valve, and to the body.

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Heart Size

Approximately the size of a fist.

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Heart Location

Located superior to the diaphragm, left of the midline, and anterior to the spine, posterior to the sternum.

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Pericardium

A double-walled sac surrounding the heart, composed of fibrous and serous layers.

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Fibrous Pericardium

The superficial layer of the pericardium.

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Serous Pericardium

The inner layer of the pericardium, with parietal and visceral components.

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Parietal Layer

The layer of the serous pericardium lining the internal surface of the fibrous pericardium.

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Visceral Layer (Epicardium)

The layer of the serous pericardium that covers the heart's surface.

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Pericardial Cavity

The space between the parietal and visceral layers, filled with fluid.

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Pericardium Function

Protects the heart, prevents overfilling, and allows for friction-free movement.

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Epicardium

Outermost layer of the heart wall; the visceral layer of the serous pericardium.

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Myocardium

The middle layer of the heart wall, composed of cardiac muscle tissue.

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Endocardium

The innermost layer of the heart wall, a thin lining of endothelial tissue.

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Heart Size

Approximately the size of a person's fist.

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Heart Location

Located superior to the diaphragm, to the left of the body's midline, and anterior to the spine, posterior to the sternum.

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Pericardium

A double-walled sac that surrounds the heart, made of fibrous and serous layers.

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Fibrous Pericardium

The outermost layer of the pericardium; a tough, fibrous layer.

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Serous Pericardium

The inner layer of the pericardium, composed of parietal and visceral layers.

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Parietal Layer

The part of the serous pericardium lining the internal surface of the fibrous pericardium.

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Visceral Layer (Epicardium)

The inner layer of the serous pericardium, covering the heart's surface.

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Pericardial Cavity

The space between the parietal and visceral layers of the serous pericardium, filled with fluid.

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Pericardium Function

Protects the heart, prevents overfilling with blood, and allows for smooth heart movement.

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Epicardium

The outer layer of the heart wall, the visceral layer of the serous pericardium.

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Myocardium

The middle layer of the heart wall; the layer of cardiac muscle.

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Endocardium

The inner lining of the heart wall; an endothelial layer.

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Major Vessels entering the Heart

Veins returning blood to the heart include the superior and inferior venae cavae and the pulmonary veins.

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What are arteries?

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

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Pulmonary trunk function?

A major artery that carries blood to the lungs.

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Ascending aorta branches

Brachiocephalic, left common carotid, and subclavian arteries

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Atria job

Heart's receiving chambers.

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Auricle

An ear-like projection on each atrium.

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Pectinate Muscles

Muscle ridges on the atrial walls.

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Ventricles

Heart chambers that pump blood out of the heart.

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Papillary muscles

Muscles in the ventricles that anchor the heart valves.

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Tricuspid valve

Valve between right atrium and right ventricle.

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Pulmonary semilunar valve function

Keeps blood from flowing back into the right ventricle.

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Bicuspid valve

Valve between left atrium and left ventricle.

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Aortic semilunar valve function

Keeps blood from flowing back into the left ventricle.

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Aortic semilunar valve location

Located between the left ventricle and the aorta.

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Pulmonary semilunar valve location

Located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk.

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Semilunar valve function

Prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles.

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Atrioventricular valve function

Allow blood from atria to flow into ventricles, but prevents backflow during contraction.

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Study Notes

Cardiovascular System: The Heart (Part A)

  • The heart is approximately the size of your fist.
  • Location:
    • Superior surface of the diaphragm
    • Left of the midline
    • Anterior to the vertebral column, posterior to the sternum

Coverings of the Heart: Anatomy

  • Pericardium:
    • A double-walled sac around the heart.
    • Composed of:
      • A superficial fibrous pericardium
      • A deep two-layer serous pericardium
        • Parietal layer lines the internal surface of the fibrous pericardium
        • Visceral layer (epicardium) lines the surface of the heart
      • Separated by the fluid-filled pericardial cavity

Coverings of the Heart: Physiology

  • Protects and anchors the heart.
  • Prevents overfilling of the heart with blood.
  • Allows for the heart to work in a relatively friction-free environment.

Heart Wall

  • Epicardium: visceral layer of the serous pericardium
  • Myocardium: cardiac muscle layer forming the bulk of the heart
  • Endocardium: endothelial layer of the inner myocardial surface

External Heart: Major Vessels (Anterior View)

  • Vessels returning blood to the heart:
    • Superior and inferior venae cavae
    • Right and left pulmonary veins
  • Vessels conveying blood away from the heart:
    • Pulmonary trunk (splits into right and left pulmonary arteries)
    • Ascending aorta (three branches: brachiocephalic, left common carotid, and subclavian arteries)

External Heart: Anterior View (More Detail)

  • Diagrams display specific arteries and veins associated with the heart

External Heart: Posterior View

  • Diagrams display specific arteries and veins associated with the heart from a posterior perspective

Gross Anatomy of Heart: Frontal Section

  • Diagrams show the internal structures of the heart, including valves, chambers, and major vessels.

Atria of the Heart

  • Atria: receiving chambers of the heart.
  • Each atrium has a protruding auricle.
  • Pectinate muscles mark atrial walls.
  • Blood enters right atria from superior and inferior venae cavae and coronary sinus.
  • Blood enters left atria from pulmonary veins.

Ventricles of the Heart

  • Ventricles: discharging chambers of the heart.
  • Papillary muscles and trabeculae carneae muscles mark ventricular walls.
  • Right ventricle pumps blood into the pulmonary trunk.
  • Left ventricle pumps blood into the aorta.

Pathway of Blood Through the Heart and Lungs

  • Blood pathway through the heart and lungs, including valves (tricuspid, pulmonary semilunar, bicuspid, aortic semilunar).
  • Diagram shows the circulatory loop.

Heart Valves

  • Heart valves ensure unidirectional blood flow.
  • Atrioventricular (AV) valves lie between atria and ventricles:
    • Prevent backflow into atria when ventricles contract.
    • Chordae tendineae anchor AV valves to papillary muscles.
  • Semilunar valves lie between ventricles and arteries:
    • Prevent backflow into ventricles.
    • Aortic semilunar valve (left ventricle to aorta)
    • Pulmonary semilunar valve (right ventricle to pulmonary trunk).

Atrioventricular Valve Function

  • Detailed information on how atrioventricular valves open and close during the cardiac cycle.

Semilunar Valve Function

  • Detailed information on how semilunar valves open and close during the cardiac cycle.

Microscopic Anatomy of Heart Muscle

  • Detailed microscopic structures of cardiomyocytes, including intercalated discs, desmosomes, fascia adherens, and gap junctions (showing cardiac muscle cell structure)

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