CVS anatomy Flashcards
what is taken up in the inferior mediastinum
2/3 taken up by heart
what is in the superior mediastinum
aortic arch reaches up above angle of loue
what are the two types of pericardium
fiberous: thick CT and entrance of major bv
serous: 1. partieal and 2.visceral
what is pericarditis
inflammation of pericadium
what are the branches of the coronary arteries and which grooves in the heart do they go in
Right: atrioventricular
left: intraventricular groove
what happens in systole and diastole in context of the valves
diastole: mitral and tricuspid are open
systole: aortic and pulmonary are open
what is the chordae tendinae
in the right ventricles theres strong fiberous cord which attach to papilliary muscles
what does the arch of the aorta split into
brachiocephalic: right
left common carotid and left subclavian artery
what is the descending thoracic aorta branches
intercostal, bronchial, oesphageal, mediastinum
whats musculi pectinati
rough muscle in auricles
what is trabeculae carnae
rough muscle in ventricles
what are 3 consequences of artherosclerosis
occlusion, thrombosis, aneurysm
what are 6 arteries off the thoracic aorta
bronchial, mediastinal, intercostal, phrenic, oesophageal, pericardial
