22 Questions
Which of the following vessels carries deoxygenated blood to the right atrium from the upper body and limbs?
Superior vena cava
How many pulmonary veins transport oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium?
4
Which of the following vessels transports deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs?
Pulmonary trunk
Which of the following vessels transports oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body?
Aorta
What is the name of the structure that separates the upper and lower chambers of the heart?
Septum
Which part of the heart includes the right atrium and both ventricles?
Anterior wall
What is the portion of the heart that rests on the diaphragm known as?
Inferior wall
Which part of the heart is described as the largest muscular wall in depth and size?
Posterolateral wall
To which anatomical landmark is the fibrous pericardium attached?
Diaphragm
Which part of the heart is mainly the tip of the left ventricle?
Apex
What is the protective outer sac of tough dense connective tissue that attaches the heart to the diaphragm called?
Fibrous Pericardium
What is the name of the inner serous layer of the pericardium that is attached to the heart surface?
Visceral pericardium
What is the purpose of the pericardial cavity?
To lubricate the heart and reduce friction during pumping
Which of the following grooves or depressions can be observed on the surface of the heart?
All of the above
What is the name of the outermost layer of the heart wall?
Epicardium
Which layer of the heart wall has special conduction capabilities?
Myocardium
Which blood vessels enter and exit the heart?
All of the above
What are Trabeculae Carneae?
Muscular ridges projecting from the inner surface of the ventricle
What is the function of Papillary Muscles?
Prevent backflow and inversion of valves
Which valve is also known as the Right AV valve?
Tricuspid valve
What structures prevent suction in the ventricle due to a flat surface membrane?
Trabeculae Carneae
What do Chordae Tendineae do in relation to the valves?
Attach papillary muscles to cuspid valves
Learn about the size, shape, location, and position of the heart in PAS 313 lecture 21. Understand the anatomical landmarks used to identify the heart's position, and the organization of the heart with its three walls.
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