Heart: External Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the general orientation of the heart within the chest?
A
Obliquely.
-From base to apex, it runs forward, downward and to the left
2
Q
Which boundary is formed by the left and right atria?
A
Base
3
Q
Which boundary of the heart lies in the left 5th intercostal space and formed by the left ventricle?
A
Apex
4
Q
Which surface is formed mostly by the right ventricle?
A
Anterior Surface
5
Q
Which surface is formed by the right and left ventricles?
A
Diaphragmatic
6
Q
Which surface is formed mostly by the left ventricle?
A
Left Pulmonary
7
Q
Which surface is formed mostly by the right atrium?
A
Right Pulmonary
