Cardiovascular system reading 1 Flashcards
The pulmonary circuit receives blood from the ______ side of the heart and the systemic circuit receives blood from the ______ side of the heart.
right, left
Identify the functions of the heart.
Moves blood in one direction
Separates pulmonary and systemic circulations
Generates blood pressure
Match the part of the heart with the correct description. Apex and Base
Apex
The blunt, rounded point of the heart oriented to the left of the sternum
Base
Flat, superior end of the heart that lies deep to the sternum and extends to the second intercostal space
The adult heart weighs an average of ______ grams.
250-300
Identify the location of the heart.
Mediastinum (thoracic cavity)
A knowledge of heart location would NOT be important for which of the following?
Blood pressure readings
Select the accurate descriptions of the normal size of the heart.
Size of closed fist
Larger in males than females
The bulk of the heart is found to the ______ of the body midline.
left
It is important to know the location of the heart for ______.
listening to heart sounds
applying leads for ECG
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
One-third of the heart’s mass is found on what side of the body?
right