Heart anatomic terms Flashcards by Ryan Ferido

Q

upper chambers of heart

A

atria

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lower chamber of heart

A

ventricles

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Q

pacemaker, starts the impulse

A

sinoatrial node

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relay station

A

atrioventricular node

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Q

purkinje fibers, bundle branches

A

helpers of AV node

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Q

membrane within the heart

A

endocardium

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heart muscle

A

myocardium

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Q

sac around the heart

A

pericardium

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opening between the right and left atria

A

foramen ovale

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Q

valve between the left atrium and left ventricle

A

bicuspid or mitral valve

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Q

opening between the pulmonary vein and aorta in the fetus

A

ductus arteriosus

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aortic and pulmonary valves

A

semilunar valves

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Q

valve between the right atrium and right ventricle

A

tricuspid valve

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arteries that feed the heart (food and oxygen)

A

coronary arteries

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largest of arteries

A

aorta

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Q

carry blood away from the heart (with oxygen)

A

arteries

Q

smallest of blood vessels

A

capillaries

Q

involves systole and diastole

A

blood pressure

Q

carry blood back to the heart (no oxygen)

A

veins