Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
Mediastinum
A
membranous portion between lungs
2
Q
Apex
A
Pointed part of heart
3
Q
Base
A
Broader side of heart
4
Q
Pericardium
A
serous membrane around heart
5
Q
Atria
A
Two heart chambers
6
Q
Ventricles
A
Other 2 heart chambers
7
Q
Interatrial septum
A
Divides heart longitudinally
8
Q
Superior venae cavae
A
Brings oxygen poor blood to heart.
9
Q
Inferior venae cavae
A
Assists superior venae cavae.
10
Q
Pulmonary arteries
A
Carry blood to lungs.
11
Q
Pulmonary veins
A
Carry blood from lungs.
12
Q
Aorta
A
Sends blood from heart to body.
13
Q
Atrioventricular valves
A
Prevent atria backflow.
14
Q
Bicuspid valves
A
Left AV valve.
15
Q
Tricuspid valves
A
Right AV valve.
