cardiovascular system Flashcards
what system does the left side of the heart circulate blood into
systemic
what system does the right side of the heart circulate blood into
pulmonary
what covers the heart
pericardium
three components that make up the structure of the heart wall
epicardium, myocardium, endocardium
which major vessel leaves the left ventricle
aorta
is cardiac muscle striated
yes
where are semilunar valves found
aorta and pulmonary artery
what is the name given to the outer expandable parts of the atria
auricles
what is coronary circulation
circulation of blood within the heart
what is systemic circulation
the flow of blood between the heart and body cells
what is pulmonary circulation
the flow of blood between heart and lungs
what side is the tricuspid valve on
right
what side is bicuspid valve on
left
which tissue transport blood into the tissues of the body
capillaries
name the 3 tunics of the wall of an artery
tunica interna, tunica media, tunica externa,