Which chamber has the thickest myocardium? Why?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which chamber of the heart has the thickest myocardium and why, indicating that the left ventricle has the thickest myocardium because it pumps blood to the body, which requires higher pressure.
Answer
Left ventricle has the thickest myocardium due to high pressure needed to pump blood systemically.
The myocardium is thickest in the left ventricle because it needs to pump blood throughout the entire body, requiring more force and pressure than other chambers.
Answer for screen readers
The myocardium is thickest in the left ventricle because it needs to pump blood throughout the entire body, requiring more force and pressure than other chambers.
More Information
The left ventricle's thick myocardium is essential for its function in the systemic circulation, pumping oxygenated blood to all body parts.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the left ventricle with the right ventricle. Remember, the left ventricle deals with the systemic circuit, not the pulmonary circuit.
Sources
- Anatomy and Physiology - Myocardial Thickness and Function - med.libretexts.org
- Which of the four heart chambers has the thickest myocardium? - ck12.org
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