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Clinical Anatomy of CV system Flashcards

1
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Describe pulmonary circulation

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from right side of heart to lungs to left side

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Describe systemic circulation

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from left side of heart to capillaries to right side

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3
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Where is the heart located?

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in the thoracic cavity, deep to sternum, deep to costal cartilages between lungs in medial mediastinum

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4
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What is the mediastinum?

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area that lies between lungs

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5
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How is the mediastinum split up?

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superior and inferior. Inferior split into anterior middle and posterior

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6
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What is the pericardium?

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sac surrounding heart

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What are the two layers of the pericardium?

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fibrous and serous

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8
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Which layer of the pericardium is the outer layer?

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fibrous

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9
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What can a haemopericardium result in?

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cardiac tamponade

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10
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Describe the serous pericardium

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inner membrous layer

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11
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What is the visceral serous?

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cover inner of the heart

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12
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What is the parietal serous?

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lines fibrous pericardium - outer

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13
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What is the epicardium?

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visceral serous pericardium

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14
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What is the myocardium?

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muscle

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15
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What is the endocardium?

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internal lining

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16
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What is the posterior surface of the heart called?

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base

17
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Where is the tricuspid valve?

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between right atrium and ventricle

18
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Where is the pulmonary valve?

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pulmonary trunk

19
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Where is aortic valve?

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valve that leads straight into aorta

20
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Where is the bicuspid or mitral valve?

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between left atrium and ventricle

21
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Is the ventricle above the atrium of vice versa?

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ventricle below atrium

22
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What makes sure electrical activity of heart is kept on track?

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crux

23
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What is fibrillation?

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uncontrolled contract of the cardiac muslce

24
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What 2 external factors affect force/rate of cardiac muscle?

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nerves and hormones

25
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Parasympathetic nerves do what to heart?

A

slow down

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