Heart Anatomy Flashcards by Eli Williams

Q

What is the double pump system

A

Two circuits in the heart
Pulmonary circuit
Systemic circuit

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3 sulci

A

Coronary sulcus
Anterior interventricular sulcus
Posterior interventricular sulcus

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Coronary Arteries

A

Right
Left anterior descending
Circumflex

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Q

Apex vs. Base

Where are they

A

Apex at the bottom where the heart comes to a point
Base where all of the major blood vessels are at the top

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Primary layers of the pericardium and where they are found

A

Fibrous: Outermost layer made of dense CT
Serous: Parietal layer attached to fibrous pericardium, visceral layer (aka epicardium) attached to myocardium

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Pericardium Functions

A

Anchors heart
Constrains hear to enable ventricular interaction
Pericardial fluid provides lubrication

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Layers of the heart wall

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Epicardium: Outer heart surface, aka visceral serous pericardium
Myocardium: Thick muscle layer, arranged in spiral patterns
Endocardium: Lines inner surface, endothelium and CT

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