CVT 101 Cardiac Anatomy PP part 1 Flashcards
The pressure within the Thoracic Cage is
The pressure within the thoracic cage is -1 to -5 atmospheres
Thoracic cage occupies…
the upper portion of the body or trunk
The Thoracic Cavity occupies only….
the upper portion of the Thoracic Cage.
The _________ cavity extends up to the lower tip of the _________.
Peritoneal
Sternum
The peritoneal cavity defines…
the inferior boarder of our thoracic cavity.
Our sternum is anterior to our…
midline
What does the Diaphragm do?
How many layers does it have?
Big sheet of muscle that helps us breath. Our diaphragm flattens and contracts and helps us inhale and exhale.
It also helps close the thoracic cavity inferiorly.
It has two layers, the muscular portion and the tendinous portion.
Superiorly the narrow upper thoracic gives rise to….
part of the sternum, first ribs, the first thoracic vertebra and the beginning of the neck.
Posteriorly , the Thorax is protected / bounded by…
the 12 thoracic vertebra, posterior portions of the ribs, sternum , costal cartilages, anterior portion of the ribs , and the intercostal muscles.
5 cavities within the thoracic cage
In the Thoracic cage:
- thoracic cavity,
- mediastinal cavity,
- 2 plural cavities,
- 2 plural sacs,
- 2 lungs.
The two major cavities are
- abdominal cavity
2. thoracic cavity.
Serous fluid is
a protein based clear fluid that lubricates membranes and our pericardial sack.
Mediastinal Cavity contains…
We divide or section it as…
- The mediastinal cavity contains both plural cavities. page 129 grays anatomy
- It contains the thymus, the great vessels, the heart, pericardial cavity, trachea, esophagus, nerves (vegas and the Phrenic).
- We divide or section it as superior, inferior, anterior and posterior.
Vegas nerve is responsible for our…
heart rate
The pericardial cavity sits inside the…
mediastinal cavity.
Pericardial cavity contains:
- pericardial sac,
- the heart,
- all the great vessels that enter and leave.
- SVC,
- IVC,
- AO,
- PA,
- and pulmonary veins.
The great vessels are inside of…
the pericardial sac.