Heart Flashcards
1
Q
The base of the heart
A
- POST.
- Consist of: “LA” & RA & Proximal parts of great veins [SVC,IVC, PV]
2
Q
Apex of the heart
A
- Inferolateral part of LV.
- Left 5th intercostal space (9cm from the midsternal line).
3
Q
List the surfaces of the heart.
A
1- ANT. (sternocostal)
2- INF.(diaphragmatic)
3- LPS
4- RPS
4
Q
Sternocostal surface of the heart consist of…
A
“RV” , RA , LV
5
Q
- Diaphragmatic surface of the heart consist of…
A
“LV” , RV
6
Q
- Left pulmonary surface of the heart consist of…
A
“LV” & LA
7
Q
- Right pulmonary surface of the heart consist of…
A
RA
8
Q
Borders of the heart
A
1- SUP. (LA & RA & Auricles)
2- INF. (LV& RV)
3- LEFT. (LV & L.Auricle)
4- RIGHT. (RA)
