chpt 13: cardiovascular system Flashcards
components of cardiovascular sys
blood, blood vessels, heart
function of heart
transport blood to systemic tissues
how much blood is pumped per min
5L/min
what is the anterior portion of the heart protected by?
sternum and ribs
the diaphragm covers the ___ surface of the heart
inferior
the right and left sides of the hearts are covered by
lungs
r superior projections covers
r atria
L superior protection covers
l atria
r inferior location
5th and 6th costal rib
L inferior location
5th costal ribs
L superior location
2nd costal rib
r.superior location
3rd costal rib
apex of heart =
ventricles
base of heart =
atria
what is fibrous pericardium made of?
dict
fibrous pericardium location
between pericardium and heart cavity
function of fibrous pericardium
- anchors heart to mediastinum
- protection
- prevents over stretching
layers of the heart wall
- epicardium/ visceral
- myocardium
- endocardium/mesothelium
epicardium/ visceral location
-outermost, outer heart lining
epicardium structures
adipose tissues and coronal veins
myocardium structure
cardiac muscles, thickest