Heart Histology - Flashcards
1
Q
Cardiac pacemaker cells are located in which layer of heart tissue?
A
The endocardium
I admit I did not expect that
2
Q
Endocardium is continuous with which layer of blood vessels?
A
The tunica intima
Cool correlation right?
3
Q
What layer of epicardium is the same as the visceral layer of pericardium?
A
the outer serious layer
4
Q
Which part of epicardium tissue has tons of fat in it?
A
Inner fibrous layer
5
Q
Which specialized cardiac cells supply the papillary muscles of the heart?
A
Purkinje fibers!
6
Q
Which cardiac muscle cells are bigger than others?
A
Purkinje fiber cardiac cells.
7
Q
What layer of cardiac tissue forms the valves?
A
Enodcardium
