10 Questions
Which nerve causes referred pain in the C3-4-5 dermatome?
Phrenic nerve
Which layer of the serous pericardium is continuous with the visceral layer around the roots of the great vessels?
Lamina parietalis
What is the name of the sheath that encloses the roots of the aorta and pulmonary trunk?
Vagina serosum posterius
What structure can be accessed by cutting the anterior side of the pericardium?
Cavitas pericardium
What is the name of the dead-end space encountered when placing a hand behind the heart, right up?
Sinus obliquus pericardii
Which structure separates the right and left atria?
Septum interatriale
Which vessel is the right atrium adjacent to on its posterior-right side?
Right pulmonary vein
What structures are located between the pericardium and pleura in the region of the right atrium?
Phrenic nerve and pericardiacophrenic artery and vein
What is the name of the space that can be accessed by passing the index finger behind the aorta and pulmonary trunk?
Sinus transversus pericardii
Which side of the heart is the right atrium located on?
Upper right side
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of pericardium layers including fibrous and serous layers. Learn about the structure and function of the parietal and visceral layers of the serous pericardium.
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