18 Questions
What is the name given to the base part of the heart?
Basis cordis
Where does the heart apex lie in relation to the midline?
9 cm to the left of the midline
During which heart process is the ictus cordis observed and felt?
Systole
Which part of the heart has a free apex?
Apex cordis
What is the purpose of the pericardium in relation to the heart?
To protect and lubricate the heart
What is the main function of the ictus cordis?
Indicating heart contraction
Where does the apex cordis of the heart point?
Downward
What is the approximate weight of an adult male heart?
300 grams
Which part of the heart is typically smaller in size in an adult female compared to an adult male?
Apex cordis
In which side of the midline is about 2/3 of the heart located?
Left side
What is the primary function of the pericardium?
Protection of the heart
Which term refers to the point when the heart touches the chest wall during each contraction?
Ictus cordis
What is the outer layer of the heart called?
Parietal pericardium
Which part of the heart divides it into right and left halves?
Septum
What is the name of the sac surrounding the heart with fluid in between its layers?
Pericardium
Where does blood enter the heart?
Atrium
Which part of the heart is responsible for pumping blood out of the heart?
Ventricle
What is the term used to describe the point of maximal impulse felt during a heartbeat?
Ictus cordis
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