Heart Anatomy Flashcards
What structures lie at the sternal angle?
Rib 2
Aortic arch
Tracheal bifurcation(carina)
Pulmonary trunk
Ligamentum arteriosum
Azygous vein
Nerves
Thoracic duct
Where does the heart(SURFACE ANATOMY)
Between rib 2 and 5th intercostal space
What’s the normal vertebral level of the heart?
T4-T9
What vertebral level is the heart while standing or in supine position?
Supine— T4-T8
Standing—T6-T9
The heart is attached to the diaphragm via the?
Pericardium
At what vertebral level is the sternal angle?
BTWN T4 & T5
What part of the heart is mostly at the heart base?
Left atrium
What part of the heart is mostly at the diaphragmatic surface?
Left ventricle
What part of the heart is mostly at the anterior surface?
Right ventricle
What part of the heart is mostly forums on its right pulmonary surface?
Right atrium
What part of the heart is mostly found in its left pulmonary surface?
Left ventricle
Where is the heart apex located
Midclavicular 5th intercoastal surface
What are the 3 layers of the pericardium
1.FIBROUS
2.SEROSA
3.PERICARDIAL CAVITY
