1. Cardio Anatomy,Physiology,ECG Flashcards
What composes the Cardiovascular system?
Blood, Blood vessels, & heart
What is the shape of your heart
cone shaped structure
like an inverted pyramid (snell)
Blunted cone
This structure is relatively small and small sized as a small fist
heart
The heart rests on what structure?
Diaphragm
the heart is located where?
mediastinum
This is a mass of tissue extending from the sternum to the vertebral column between the two lungs
Mediastinum
About 2/3 of the mass of the heart is always pointed towards the ___
Left body’s midline
This is the broad portion of your heart
Base
This is the pointed end of the heart
Apex
This is oriented posteriorly, superiorly
base
This is oriented anteriorly, inferiorly
Apex
Level o f the apex of the heart
5th rib
level of the base of the heart
2nd-3rd rib
Covering of the heart
Pericardium
Covering of the heart
Pericardium
This is a fibrous connective sac that encloses the heart
Pericardium
The pericardium protects the heart from what
Trauma and infection
2 layers of pericardium
- Fibrous pericardium
- Serous Pericardium
Outermost layer of the pericardium
Fibrous Pericardium
Functions of the Fibrous Pericardium
- Prevents the heart from over-stretching
- anchors the heart to the mediastinum
This is the inner most layer of the pericardium
Serous pericardium
Serves as a double layer of the heart
Serous pericardium
2 Layers of Serous Pericardium
- Visceral Serous Pericardium
- Parietal Serous Pericardium
AKA Epicardium
Visceral Serous Pericardium