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What primarily forms the right border of the heart?
Which structure forms the apex of the heart?
Which surface of the heart is predominantly made up of the right ventricle?
What is the main component of the base of the heart?
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Which part of the heart is located in the inferior border?
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Which portion comprises the superior surface of the heart?
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What contributes to the left border of the heart?
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Which statement about the inferior surface of the heart is correct?
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Which structure plays a minimal role in forming the right border of the heart?
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What structure is located on the interatrial septum?
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Which vein opens to the left of the inferior vena caval opening?
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Which of the following structures is identified as part of the posterior atrioventricular groove?
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The anterior wall incision reveals which vertical structure in the right atrium?
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Which artery has its circumflex branch associated with the great cardiac vein?
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Identifying the muscle structures in the right atrium, which of the following is horizontal?
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Which pulmonary vein is positioned inferiorly in the left atrium?
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What is identified as the smooth portion of the right atrium?
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In which area is the inferior left pulmonary vein located?
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What connects the interatrial septum to the anterior papillary muscle?
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What is the function of the sinoatrial node located in the left atrium?
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Which of the following structures is present in the right ventricle but not in the left ventricle?
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Which aspect of the left ventricle distinguishes it from the right ventricle?
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Where is the atrioventricular node located within the heart?
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Which structure connects the anterior papillary muscle to the interventricular septum?
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What part of the left atrium is described as having a rough surface?
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Which component is NOT part of the right ventricle's structures?
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What does the mitral valve guard in the heart?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the pulmonary valve?
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Which part of the anatomy facilitates the passage of the right Bundle of His?
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What is the function of the chordae tendineae in the heart?
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Which structure represents the adult form of the embryonic foramen ovale?
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What distinguishes the right atrium from the left atrium in terms of structure?
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What is the role of the septomarginal trabecula (moderator band) in the heart?
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What does the limbus of the fossa ovalis represent?
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Which valve is known as the right atrioventricular valve?
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How does the contraction of the chordae tendineae affect the heart function?
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What does the crista terminalis separate in the heart?
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What is primarily located in the interventricular septum?
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The coronary sinus is responsible for draining which structures?
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Where is the base of the heart located?
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Which surface of the heart provides its resting position?
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What is the correct term for the moderator band in the heart?
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Which artery is located at the anterior interventricular groove?
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What border separates the rough and smooth surfaces of the right atrium?
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Which statement regarding the heart's structure is true?
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Study Notes
Heart Structure and Anatomy
- Right border of the heart is formed by the right atrium.
- Left border mainly comprises the left ventricle, with contributions from the top of the right ventricle and tip of the left auricle.
- Inferior border includes the right ventricle with a sliver of the left ventricle at the apex.
- Sternocostal surface (anterior surface) primarily consists of the right ventricle, along with parts of the left ventricle and right atrium.
- Apex of the heart is formed by the left ventricle; the base (posterior surface) is dominated by the left atrium with a small portion of the right atrium.
- The inferior surface (diaphragmatic surface) is primarily formed by both ventricles, predominantly the left.
Right Atrium
- Auricle of left atrium serves as a pouch-like extension.
- Received blood through the superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, and coronary sinus.
- Smooth portion, sinus venarum, develops from the embryonic sinus venosus.
- Fossa ovalis represents a remnant of the embryonic foramen ovale, located on the interatrial septum.
- Main features include:
- Crista terminalis separating smooth and muscular atrial parts.
- Openings for the coronary sinus, located left of the inferior vena cava.
Right Ventricle
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Pulmonary sinus with cusps of the pulmonary valve, along with important structures:
- Trabecula carnae and papillary muscles connected to chordae tendineae.
- Septomarginal trabecula (moderator band) connects to the interventricular septum and allows electrical conduction via the Bundle of His.
Left Atrium
- Mainly smooth surfaces, collects blood from the pulmonary veins.
- Auricle presents a rougher interior opening into the left ventricle, guarded by the mitral valve.
Left Ventricle
- Renowned for its thick muscular walls, about three times thicker than that of the right ventricle.
- Contains structures such as trabecula carnae, papillary muscles, and chordae tendineae essential for valve function.
Additional Anatomical Features
- Contracting chordae tendineae prevent tricuspid and mitral valve prolapse during ventricular systole.
- The interventricular septum is mainly muscular, containing a small membranous section prone to defects.
- The sinuatrial node (SA node), located at the crista terminalis, is responsible for initiating heartbeats, while the atrioventricular node (AV node) facilitates electrical conduction.
Test Yourself
- Multiple choice and true/false questions provided to assess knowledge of heart anatomy, including heart surfaces and structure functions.
- Assessing the understanding of terms like moderator band, anterior interventricular artery, and the differentiation between smooth and rough atrial surfaces.
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Explore the anatomy of the heart and its coronary circulation in this dissection video led by Dr. Leslie Asuncion-Viado. This quiz will test your knowledge of the heart structures, including the left ventricle and right atrium, providing a deeper understanding of cardiac anatomy.
