Cardiovascular System Flashcards
Heart
-Cone Shaped
- Inverted Pyramid
- Blunted Cone
- Small, same as closed fist
Where does the heart rest and is located?
Rests: Diaphragm
Located in mediastinum (mass of tissue)
(2/3 of the heart points at the right of the body)
Broad portion, posterior superior, and points to the right. 2nd to 3rd rib.
Base
Pointed end and anterior inferior. Points towards left and 5th level of the rib
Apex
Fibrous connective tissue that envelopes the heart. Aka pericardial sac.
Pericardium
Protects the heart from trauma and infection.
Pericardium
2 layers of Pericardium
- Fibrous Pericardium
- Serous Pericardium
a. Visceral Serous Pericardium
b. Parietal Serous Pericardium
Layer of pericardium that prevents overstretching of the heart. Anchors the heart to the mediastenum.
Fibrous Pericardium
Layer of Serous Pericardium. Adheres tightly to the heart. Aka epicardium.
Visceral Serous Pericardium
Layer of Serous Pericardium that adheres tightly to the fibrous pericardium.
Parietal Serous Pericardium
Decreases friction in the heart. (50 mL) Located between visceral and parietal serous pericardium.
Pericardial Fluid
Surfaces of the Heart
- Anterior Surface (Sternocostal Surface) RA+ RV
- Posterior Surface (Base) RA+ LA
- Inferior Surface (Diaphragmatic Surface) RV + LV
Heart Walls
- Epicardium- Superficial Layer
- Myocardium- Thick middle layer
- Endocardium- Deep layer lining of the valves of the heart
Its anterior wall are rough because of pectinate muscle. Receiving chambers of the heart.
Atria (2)
Openings of the Atria
Right
- Superior Vena Cava
- Inferior Vena Cava
- Coronary Sinus
Left
- Pulmonary Veins
Has Trabeculae Carnae and Papillary Muscle. Pumping chambers of the ventricles.
Ventricles
Ridges of the cardiac muscle fiber
Trabeculae Carnae
Cone shape structure of traberculae carnae. This is where chordae tendinae is attached.
Papillary Muscle
Prevents the back flow of blood
Heart Valves
Heart Valves
A. Atrioventricular (AV) Valve
- Tricuspid
- Bicuspid
B. Semilunar (SL) Valve
- Pulmonic
- Aortic