exam #2 - mediastinum

Question 1

pericardium

Answer 1

fibrous membrane covering heart and roots of great vessels

Question 2

external layer of pericardium

Answer 2

fibrous pericardium

Question 3

internal layer of the pericardium (3 parts)

Answer 3

serous pericardium
- outer parietal layer
- inner visceral layer
- pericardial cavity in between

Question 4

circulation of blood through the heart: right side

Answer 4

receives venous (low O2) blood
pumps it to the lungs

Question 5

circulation of blood through the heart: left side

Answer 5

receives arterial (high O2) blood
pumps it out to body