Anatomy

Question 1

The transverse thoracic plane divides which anatomic regions? Which regional structure is superior to this plane?

Answer 1

Superior and inferior mediastinum

thoracic inlet

Question 2

What structure divides the anterior middle and posterior mediastinum?

Answer 2

Pericardial sac

Question 3

What structures are contained within the anterior middle and posterior mediastinum?

Answer 3

Anterior-Thymus in children
Middle-Roots of the great vessels, heart, and the pericardium
Posterior-Goose x3 duck and Aorta: Azygous vein, esophagus, vagus n, thoracic duct.

Question 4

Which nerves make up the esophageal plexus?

Answer 4

Vagus and the sympathetic chain

Question 5

The heart is contained in the _______sac which is broken up into the ________ and ________ pericardium. The latter is further broken down into the _______ and _______layers.

Answer 5

Pericardial
Fibrous and serious
Parietal and visceral

Question 6

Which layer of the pericardium attaches to the great vessels?

Answer 6

Fibrous

Question 7

Which artery and vein follow the phrenic nerve?

Answer 7

pericardiaco phrenic artery and vein

Question 8

The ________pericardial sinus is next to the aorta and pulmonary trunk. The _______pericardial sinus is inferior to this.

Answer 8

Transverse

Oblique

Question 9

Pectinate muscle in the right atrium ends in which anatomic region?

Answer 9

Crista terminalis

Question 10

How many types of papillary muscles are there? Which structure sends electrical signals to the papillary muscle of the R ventricle?

Answer 10

Anterior posterior and septal

Moderator band

Question 11

Where are the openings for the coronary arteries?

Answer 11

Within the semi-lunar sinus of the R and L semi-lunar cusps

Question 12

Viseral organs are sensitive to which of the following?

A) distension and temperature
B) Incisions and touch
C) Incisions and temperature
D) Distension and ischemia

Answer 12

D