Cardiopulmo Flashcards
Cone-shaped structure; inverted pyramid shaped organ
Heart
the heart is located at the ______, a mass of tissue extending from the sternum to the vertebral column
mediastinum
_____ mass of the heart faces toward ______ body midline
2/3, left
location of base of heart
2nd - 3rd rib
location of apex of heart
5th rib
fibrous connective sac that protects the heart from trauma & infection
pericardium
OUTER covering of the heart; prevents over-stretching
fibrous pericardium
INNER covering of the heart; has 2 other layers
serous pericardium
more external inner layer that adheres tightly tot he fibrous pericardium
parietal serous pericardium
layer that hugs the actual heart
visceral serous pericardium
other term for visceral serous pericardium
epicardium
decreases the friction inside the heart and is found between the parietal serous pericardium and the epicardium
parietal fluid
normal value of parietal fluid
50 mL
is commonly found in pt’s (+) pericarditis; causes (+) pleural friction rub & pain
decreased PF
“Cardiac Tamponade”
increased PF
Surface of the heart that contains the Right atrium & Right ventricle
sternocostal / anterior
most anterior surface of the heart
right atrium
surface of the heart where the 2 atria resides
base of the heart
most posterior surface of the heart
left atrium
surface of the heart where the 2 ventricles can be found
apex of the heart
apex of the heart
left ventricle
atria are known as the ______ chambers
receiving
muscle that makes the anterior wall rough
pectinate muscle
remnant of foramen ovale
fossa ovalis