Cardiac Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What view is this
A
Anterior Left
2
Q
Flow of blood in the heart (valves (# of leaflets and alternate names) and chambers)
A
SVC +IVC +coronary sinus –> RA–> tricuspid (3) valve –> RV–>pulmonary valved (3 semilunar flaps)–>pulmonary veins–>LA–> mitral (bicuspid) valve (2)–> aortic valve (3 semilunar flaps)
3
Q
What view is this?
A
Posterior right
4
Q
A
5
Q
What is the conus arteriosis (AKA infundibulum of the heart)?
A
Cone shaped pulmonary outflow tract
6
Q
What view is this?
A
Anterio right
7
Q
What part of the heart sits on the diaphragm?
A
Mostly the right ventricle
8
Q
Where is the apex beat normally felt on the chest?
A
5th interspace in the midclavicular line
9
Q
What view is this?
A
Posterior left
10
Q
What part of the heart abuts the esophagus?
A
The left ventricle
11
Q
Describe coronary circulation?
A
12
Q
A
