Anatomy Powerpoint Spotter 2 Flashcards
Which part of the mediastinum does the aortic arch lie in?
The superior mediastinum
What is the fibrous component of the pericardium continuous with?
The central tendon of the diaphragm
What are the two layers of the serous pericardium, composed of mesothelium?
Parietal and visceral
Where is the transverse pericardial sinus located?
Posterior to the aorta and pulmonary artery and anterior to the posterior vena cava
What are 3 differences between cardiac and skeletal muscle?
- Cardiac muscle contains intercalated discs
- Cardiac muscle is branched
- In cardiac muscle cells the nuclei are central
Which aortic sinus gives rise to NO coronary artery?
The right posterior
What artery does the anterior aortic sinus give rise to?
The right coronary artery
What artery does the left posterior aortic sinus give rise to?
The left coronary artery
What are the 3 unpaired cartilages of the larynx?
Epiglottis, Thyroid, Cricoid
What are the 3 paired cartilages of the larynx?
Cuneiform, Corniculate, Arytenoid
What muscles adduct the vocal cords?
Lateral cricoarytenoids
Into which area of the nasal cavity do the frontal sinuses drain?
The middle meatus
Which artery comes directly of the celiac trunk and gives rise to oesophageal branches?
The gastric artery
Which spinal levels are the origin of the greater splanchnic nerve?
T5-T9
Which spinal levels are the origin of the lesser splanchnic nerve?
T10-T11
Which spinal levels are the origin of the least splanchnic nerve?
T12
From which artery does the appendicular artery commonly arise from?
The ileocolic artery
What is the histological lining of the abdominal cavity?
Simple squamous epithelium
What two ducts merge to form the common bile duct?
The cystic duct and the common hepatic duct
Is the spleen intraperitoneal?
Yes
What structure forms the superior border of Calot’s triangle?
The inferior surface of the liver