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Which system does the sympathetic nerves belong to?
Which system does the sympathetic nerves belong to?
- Somatic nervous system
- Autonomic nervous system (correct)
- Peripheral nervous system
- Central nervous system
What is the first branch of the aorta?
What is the first branch of the aorta?
- Left subclavian artery
- Subclavian artery
- Brachiocephalic artery (correct)
- Left common carotid artery
Where can the auscultation location of the aorta be found?
Where can the auscultation location of the aorta be found?
- Over the medial end of the first right intercostal space
- Over the lower half of the left side of the sternum
- Over the medial end of the second right intercostal space (correct)
- Over the medial end of the second left intercostal space
Which of the following vessels does NOT branch directly from the aorta?
Which of the following vessels does NOT branch directly from the aorta?
What does the brachial plexus primarily innervate?
What does the brachial plexus primarily innervate?
Which group of nerves includes both sympathetic and parasympathetic components?
Which group of nerves includes both sympathetic and parasympathetic components?
Which artery predominantly supplies the left ventricle?
Which artery predominantly supplies the left ventricle?
What percentage of people have the SA node supplied by the left coronary artery?
What percentage of people have the SA node supplied by the left coronary artery?
In a heart with right dominance, where is the posterior interventricular artery primarily located?
In a heart with right dominance, where is the posterior interventricular artery primarily located?
Which of the following statements is true about the left coronary artery?
Which of the following statements is true about the left coronary artery?
Which heart structure has no blood supply from the left coronary artery in most individuals?
Which heart structure has no blood supply from the left coronary artery in most individuals?
What is typically supplied by the branches of the left coronary artery?
What is typically supplied by the branches of the left coronary artery?
What does coronary artery dominance often indicate about blood supply variations?
What does coronary artery dominance often indicate about blood supply variations?
What branch of the left coronary artery runs to the left between the pulmonary trunk and left auricle?
What branch of the left coronary artery runs to the left between the pulmonary trunk and left auricle?
What is true regarding variations in coronary arteries?
What is true regarding variations in coronary arteries?
Which artery primarily supplies the posterior one-third of the interventricular septum?
Which artery primarily supplies the posterior one-third of the interventricular septum?
What is the primary area supplied by the left coronary artery?
What is the primary area supplied by the left coronary artery?
From which aortic sinus does the right coronary artery arise?
From which aortic sinus does the right coronary artery arise?
In the case of codominance of coronary arteries, which arteries may contribute to the posterior interventricular artery?
In the case of codominance of coronary arteries, which arteries may contribute to the posterior interventricular artery?
What is the approximate percentage of individuals that exhibit codominance in coronary artery distribution?
What is the approximate percentage of individuals that exhibit codominance in coronary artery distribution?
Where does the left coronary artery pass in relation to the pulmonary trunk?
Where does the left coronary artery pass in relation to the pulmonary trunk?
Which structure does the right coronary artery primarily run between?
Which structure does the right coronary artery primarily run between?
What part of the heart does the left coronary artery NOT supply?
What part of the heart does the left coronary artery NOT supply?
Which artery originates from the left posterior aortic sinus?
Which artery originates from the left posterior aortic sinus?
What is one potential function of the posterior interventricular artery?
What is one potential function of the posterior interventricular artery?
Which artery is principally described as supporting the major part of the heart?
Which artery is principally described as supporting the major part of the heart?
What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node?
What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node?
Where is the sinoatrial node located in the heart?
Where is the sinoatrial node located in the heart?
What is the conduction velocity of impulses generated by the sinoatrial node?
What is the conduction velocity of impulses generated by the sinoatrial node?
How does autonomic input affect the sinoatrial node?
How does autonomic input affect the sinoatrial node?
What structure does the middle internodal pathway connect to?
What structure does the middle internodal pathway connect to?
Which pathway leaves the posterior part of the sinoatrial node?
Which pathway leaves the posterior part of the sinoatrial node?
What is the normal heart rate influenced by the sinoatrial node?
What is the normal heart rate influenced by the sinoatrial node?
From which embryonic structure is the sinoatrial node derived?
From which embryonic structure is the sinoatrial node derived?
Which of the following statements about the sinoatrial node is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the sinoatrial node is incorrect?
Which thoracic vertebra is mentioned as turning to the right?
Which thoracic vertebra is mentioned as turning to the right?
What type of nodes drain the lymph vessels of the skin of the anterior thoracic wall?
What type of nodes drain the lymph vessels of the skin of the anterior thoracic wall?
Where do the internal thoracic nodes drain their lymph?
Where do the internal thoracic nodes drain their lymph?
Which lymph nodes are responsible for draining the lymph vessels of the skin of the posterior thoracic wall?
Which lymph nodes are responsible for draining the lymph vessels of the skin of the posterior thoracic wall?
What does the bronchomediastinal trunk drain into?
What does the bronchomediastinal trunk drain into?
Which structure does the azygos vein receive tributaries from?
Which structure does the azygos vein receive tributaries from?
What is the primary function of the posterior intercostal nodes?
What is the primary function of the posterior intercostal nodes?
Which type of lymph nodes are involved in draining the deep lymph vessels of the anterior intercostal space?
Which type of lymph nodes are involved in draining the deep lymph vessels of the anterior intercostal space?
Which system do the lymph vessels from the thoracic wall predominantly drain into?
Which system do the lymph vessels from the thoracic wall predominantly drain into?
To which main structure does lymph from thoracic wall nodes eventually lead?
To which main structure does lymph from thoracic wall nodes eventually lead?
Study Notes
Sinuatrial Node
- Located in the right atrium at the junction of crista terminalis and superior vena cava.
- Acts as the heart's "Pacemaker", originating spontaneous rhythmic electrical impulses.
- Sends impulses to the AV node via the atrial septum, influencing heart rate.
- Has a conduction velocity of approximately 1 m/s, maintaining a heart rate of 70-90 bpm.
- Autonomic input modulates the function of the SA node to balance heart rate.
- Derived from the embryonic sinus venosus.
Coronary Arteries
- The left coronary artery mainly supplies blood to the left atrium and most of the left ventricle.
- Atrial branches of the left coronary supply the left atrium, while ventricular branches supply the left ventricle.
- The right coronary artery supplies a small part of the right ventricle and the posterior one third of the ventricular septum.
- The SA node receives blood supply from the left coronary artery in about 40% of individuals.
- Blood supply variations are common and often affect the diaphragmatic surface of the ventricles.
Coronary Artery Dominance
- Right dominance occurs in about 67% of individuals; the posterior interventricular artery originates from the right coronary artery.
- Left dominance, where the posterior interventricular artery arises from the left coronary artery, is less common.
- Codominance (~18%) involves both right coronary and circumflex arteries contributing to the posterior interventricular artery.
Thoracic Wall and Lymphatic Drainage
- Thoracic wall nodes drain into the bronchomediastinal trunk and posterior intercostal node drains into the thoracic trunk.
- Anterior axillary nodes drain lymph from the anterior thoracic wall, while posterior axillary nodes drain the posterior thoracic wall.
- Internal thoracic nodes are responsible for draining deep lymph vessels from the anterior intercostal spaces, leading to the thoracic duct.
Nervous Supply
- The sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves, including the brachial plexus, contribute to cardiac nerve supply.
- The first branch of the aorta is the brachiocephalic artery, followed by the left common carotid artery and left subclavian artery.
Auscultation of Aorta
- The aorta is auscultated over the medial end of the second right intercostal space.
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Description
This quiz covers the anatomy and function of the sinuatrial node, which is located in the right atrium. It explores its connections to the superior vena cava and its role in cardiac conduction. Test your knowledge of the heart's electrical system and its components.