Cardiac cavity Flashcards
1
Q
what are the meningies called in the cardiac cavity
A
pericardial
2
Q
how many chambers are in the heart
A
4
3
Q
What side of the heart recieves blood that is low in oxygen
A
right atrium/right ventricle
4
Q
what side of the heart pumps out blood with high oxygen
A
left atrium/left ventricle
5
Q
arteries
A
carry oxygen rich blood from the heart to the body
6
Q
veins
A
carry oxygen-poor blood back towards the heart
7
Q
how many valves does the heart have?
A
4, aortic valve, mitral valve, pulmonary valve, tricuspid valve
8
Q
function of coronary arteries/veins
A
arteries supply blood to the heart, veins drain away blood after its been deoxygenated
9
Q
the function of chordae tendinae and papillary muscle
A
helps support the AV valves of the heart
