External Anatomy of the Heart Quiz

What is the definition of apex in relation to the heart?

What is the function of the right atrium?

What is the function of the right ventricle?

What does the left atrium do?

What is the role of the left ventricle?

What does the pulmonary trunk receive?

What is the function of the right pulmonary artery?

What does the left pulmonary artery do?

Heart Anatomy Overview

Apex: The heart's blunt point oriented towards the left, crucial for identifying its position in the thoracic cavity.

Chambers of the Heart

Right Atrium: Superior chamber on the right side, responsible for receiving systemic venous blood returning from the body.
Right Ventricle: Inferior chamber on the right side, receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and pumps it into the pulmonary trunk.
Left Atrium: Superior chamber on the left side, its main function is to receive oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins.
Left Ventricle: Inferior chamber on the left side, pumps oxygenated blood received from the left atrium into the aorta for distribution to the body.

Major Blood Vessels

Pulmonary Trunk: Collects deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle and splits into pulmonary arteries heading towards the lungs.
Right Pulmonary Artery: A branch of the pulmonary trunk, it carries deoxygenated blood specifically to the right lung for oxygenation.
Left Pulmonary Artery: Another branch of the pulmonary trunk, it transports deoxygenated blood to the left lung for oxygenation.

Test your knowledge on the external anatomy of the heart with this quiz focusing on key terms and definitions. You'll explore important structures such as the apex, right atrium, and right ventricle. Perfect for students of anatomy or anyone interested in cardiovascular health!