anatomy of the cardiovascular system Flashcards
what does the cardiovascular system
heart which is pump
blood vessels
arteries
capillaries where there is exchange of nutrients
veins collect and return blood to heart
lymphatics which drains excess extracellular fluid from tissues
what are the types of circulation
pulmonary circulation
systemic circulation
portal circulation
portal circulation
heart to lungs to heart
systemic circulation
heart to body to heart
location of the heart
superior mediastinum
inferior mediastinum
posterior mediastinum
anterior mediastinum
level of superior mediastinum
fourth thoracic vertebrae
location of inferior mediastinum
top region of the diaphragm
apex beat
5th intercostal space
parts of anterior mediastinum
sternum and costal cartilages 4 to 7
parts of posterior mediastinum
oesophagus and descending aorta and vertebrae T5-T8 in recumbent position
parts of lateral mediastinum
pleura and phrenic nerve
parts of inferior mediastinum
central tendon of the diaphragm
right border
right atrium
left border
left ventricle
posterior border
left atrium
superior border
: R auricle + L auricle + base of the great vessels
inferior border of the heart
RV + LV
anterior surface of the heart (sternocostal surface )
RA + RV + LV
inferior surface
RV +LV
POSTERIOR SURFACE
LA
right surface
right atrium
left surface of the heart
left ventricle
apex of the heart
5th left intercostal space in the midclavicular line