Mediastinum Anatomy Quiz

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What is the main function of the fibrous skeleton of the heart?

  • Division of ventricles
  • Generation of electrical impulses
  • Contraction of atria
  • Supporting the valves (correct)

Where is the SA (Sinoatrial) node located in the heart?

  • Interatrial septum
  • Above the tricuspid valve
  • Base of SVC (correct)
  • In the right ventricle

What happens when the ventricles contract during diastole and systole in the heart?

  • Conduction system activates
  • Ventricles relax to stop blood flow (correct)
  • Blood flow from great vessels increases
  • Valves open to allow blood flow

Which structure is responsible for the contraction of both atria before the atrioventricular (AV) nodes are engaged?

<p>SA node (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the AV bundle (bundle of His) lead to after leaving the AV node?

<p>Surrounding the ventricles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure divides the inferior mediastinum into anterior, middle, and posterior subdivisions?

<p>Pericardium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the fibrous pericardium?

<p>Protects the heart against overfilling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerves are located in the middle mediastinum?

<p>Phrenic nerves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the heart has thinner walls due to pressure differences?

<p>Right Ventricle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the epicardium located?

<p>On the visceral pericardium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which valve lies between the Left Atrium and Left Ventricle?

<p>Bicuspid valve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structures are included in the middle mediastinum?

<p>Pulmonary trunk and arteries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of papillary muscles in the heart?

<p>To contract and prevent valve prolapse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the serous pericardium?

<p>Produces serous fluid for heart lubrication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure contains Purkinje fibers in the heart?

<p>Moderator band (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of semilunar valves in the heart?

<p>To close by backflow of blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of chordae tendinae in the heart?

<p>To attach cusps to papillary muscles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the heart is continuous with the endothelium of vessels?

<p>Endocardium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the heart apex?

<p>Left ventricle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is an embryonic remnant of the right atrium?

<p>Atrial appendage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the coronary sinus?

<p>Receives venous blood from the heart (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the Pectinate muscles reside in the heart?

<p>Atrial wall (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Caval valve during embryonic development?

<p>Directs blood from RA to LA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the fibrous skeleton of the heart?

<p>To provide structural support and serve as an attachment site for the heart valves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the heart has the thickest myocardium?

<p>Left ventricle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the atrioventricular valves close?

<p>Ventricular systole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation?

<p>Pulmonary artery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the spread of electrical excitation through the chambers of the heart?

<p>Conduction pathway (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?

<p>Aortic valve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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