6 Questions
What is the function of the pericardium?
Protect the heart and allow its contraction with minimal friction
Which statement best describes the structure of the heart?
The wall of the heart is made of cardiac muscle and is divided into right and left halves
What is the role of the papillary muscles in the heart?
Prevent the eversion of A-V valves into the atria during ventricular contraction
Which vessel arises from the left ventricle of the heart?
Aorta
What is the function of the aortic valve in the heart?
Guard the opening of the aorta
What is the purpose of the chordae tendinea in the heart?
Prevent eversion of A-V valves into the atria during ventricular contraction
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the human heart, including its structure, functions, and valves. Learn about the pericardium, cardiac muscle, atria, ventricles, and key valves like tricuspid and bicuspid.
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