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What structure is located at the left 2nd intercostal space?
What structure is located at the left 2nd intercostal space?
- Pulmonary artery
- Left atrium (correct)
- Left ventricle
- Right atrium
Which border of the heart primarily consists of the right atrium?
Which border of the heart primarily consists of the right atrium?
- Right border (correct)
- Inferior/diaphragmatic border
- Left border
- Superior border
Where is the point of maximal impulse (PMI) typically found?
Where is the point of maximal impulse (PMI) typically found?
- Right 5th intercostal space
- Left 4th intercostal space
- Left 5th intercostal space (correct)
- Left 2nd intercostal space
The inferior border of the heart mainly consists of which structures?
The inferior border of the heart mainly consists of which structures?
Which area presents a danger zone near the left 1st intercostal space?
Which area presents a danger zone near the left 1st intercostal space?
What structure separates the smooth portion of the right atrium from the rough portion?
What structure separates the smooth portion of the right atrium from the rough portion?
Which muscle is associated with the chordae tendineae in the right ventricle?
Which muscle is associated with the chordae tendineae in the right ventricle?
What is the purpose of the septomarginal trabeculae in the right ventricle?
What is the purpose of the septomarginal trabeculae in the right ventricle?
Which structure leads blood from the right ventricle to the lungs?
Which structure leads blood from the right ventricle to the lungs?
How many papillary muscles are typically found in the right ventricle?
How many papillary muscles are typically found in the right ventricle?
What is the portion of the right ventricle that leads to the pulmonary trunk called?
What is the portion of the right ventricle that leads to the pulmonary trunk called?
Which portion of the heart is responsible for receiving poorly oxygenated blood?
Which portion of the heart is responsible for receiving poorly oxygenated blood?
What structure allows for blood flow between the left and right atrium in a fetus?
What structure allows for blood flow between the left and right atrium in a fetus?
What is the primary result of the left ventricular myocardium receiving relatively desaturated blood under low pressure?
What is the primary result of the left ventricular myocardium receiving relatively desaturated blood under low pressure?
What phenomenon occurs when the left coronary artery flow reverses and enters the pulmonic trunk?
What phenomenon occurs when the left coronary artery flow reverses and enters the pulmonic trunk?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with congestive heart failure (CHF) in young infants?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with congestive heart failure (CHF) in young infants?
What is the most common cause of myocardial infarction (MI)?
What is the most common cause of myocardial infarction (MI)?
Which artery is responsible for supplying 40-50% of occlusions leading to myocardial infarctions?
Which artery is responsible for supplying 40-50% of occlusions leading to myocardial infarctions?
What type of neural innervation does the vagus nerve provide to the heart?
What type of neural innervation does the vagus nerve provide to the heart?
Which is NOT a pathway for venous drainage of the heart?
Which is NOT a pathway for venous drainage of the heart?
Which of the following veins drains directly into the right atrium?
Which of the following veins drains directly into the right atrium?
What characterizes the mediastinum?
What characterizes the mediastinum?
What is a clinical relevance of mediastinal narrowing?
What is a clinical relevance of mediastinal narrowing?
Which structure separates the superior and inferior mediastinum?
Which structure separates the superior and inferior mediastinum?
What is NOT a potential cause of mediastinal widening?
What is NOT a potential cause of mediastinal widening?
What anatomical relationship is noted at the sternal angle?
What anatomical relationship is noted at the sternal angle?
How does mediastinal widening clinically manifest?
How does mediastinal widening clinically manifest?
Which statement regarding the mediastinum is accurate?
Which statement regarding the mediastinum is accurate?
What happens to structures within the mediastinum when there is an increase in volume?
What happens to structures within the mediastinum when there is an increase in volume?
What is the primary function of the fluid normally found in the pericardial space?
What is the primary function of the fluid normally found in the pericardial space?
What does pericarditis primarily cause?
What does pericarditis primarily cause?
What occurs during pericardial effusion?
What occurs during pericardial effusion?
Which structure does not compress the heart during cardiac tamponade?
Which structure does not compress the heart during cardiac tamponade?
The transverse pericardial sinus is located behind which two major vessels?
The transverse pericardial sinus is located behind which two major vessels?
What is the potential consequence of untreated pericardial effusion?
What is the potential consequence of untreated pericardial effusion?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in pericarditis?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in pericarditis?
How is the oblique sinus formed?
How is the oblique sinus formed?
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Study Notes
Innervation of the Heart
- The heart is regulated by the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
- Vagus nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the sinoatrial (SA) and atrioventricular (AV) nodes and coronary arteries, slowing the heart rate.
- Sympathetic innervation originates from thoracic cord segments T1-T5, stimulating heart rate and contractility.
Mediastinum Overview
- The mediastinum is a central compartment of the thoracic cavity, excluding the lungs.
- Subdivided into superior, inferior (further divided into anterior, middle, and posterior).
- Contains loose connective tissue, allowing mobility to accommodate changes in volume and pressure.
- Displacement of structures within the mediastinum can indicate clinical conditions.
Clinical Significance
- Mediastinal narrowing can result from lung masses or pleural effusion.
- Mediastinal widening may arise from tumors or aneurysms.
- Sternal angle (Angle of Louis) is a critical anatomical landmark marking the division between superior and inferior mediastinum and the aortic arch.
Heart Surface Anatomy
- Superior border: formed by right and left atria and auricles.
- Inferior (diaphragmatic) border: primarily consists of the left and right ventricles.
- Right border: includes right atrium, superior vena cava (SVC), and inferior vena cava (IVC).
- Left border: mainly features the left ventricle and left auricle.
Apex of the Heart
- Apex formed by the inferolateral part of the left ventricle.
- Point of maximal impulse (PMI) typically palpated at the left 5th intercostal space along the mid-clavicular line.
Pericardial Sinuses
- Transverse pericardial sinus: passage behind the ascending aorta and pulmonary trunk, significant for cardiac surgery.
- Oblique sinus: located posterior to the heart, reflecting surrounding pericardium.
Heart Pathologies
- Pericarditis: inflammation of the pericardium, causing chest pain and a characteristic "friction rub."
- Pericardial Effusion: excess fluid in the pericardial cavity, potentially leading to pericardial tamponade, which compresses heart muscle and causes symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath.
Right Ventricle and Associated Structures
- Right ventricle includes trabeculae carneae, conus arteriosus leading to pulmonary trunk, and tricuspid valve with chordae tendineae and papillary muscles.
- Septomarginal trabecula (Moderator band) contains the right branch of the AV bundle.
Coronary Circulation
- Two pathways for venous drainage:
- Coronary sinus (including great, small, and middle cardiac veins).
- Anterior cardiac veins drain directly into the right atrium.
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- MI occurs due to sudden blockage of a major coronary artery, resulting in necrosis of heart tissue from lack of blood supply.
- Most common arteries involved:
- Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery (40-50% cases)
- Right Coronary Artery (RCA) (30-40%)
- Circumflex artery (15-20%)
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Symptoms in infants include tachypnea, poor feeding, irritability, and diaphoresis due to compromised blood flow.
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