Heart Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Pericardium

A

Outer

Prevents friction

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2
Q

Epicardium

A

Next Inner layer,

Holds Heart in place + No stick to Pericardium

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3
Q

Myocardium

A

The muscle layer of the Heart

Has Conduction system for contraction

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4
Q

Endocardium

A

Layer with the heart chambers

Linnes heart inside to prevent sticking + friction

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5
Q

What is the only vein that carries oxygenated blood

A

right and left Pulmonary vein

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6
Q

What is the only artery that carries de-oxygenated blood

A

right and left Pulmonary artery

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7
Q

What are the chordae tenineae

A

These are the heartstrings that open the valves

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8
Q

What type of tissue is the heart mostly of

A

Cardiac and Epithelium

Cardiac tissue responds to electrical conduction

Causes the heart to contract and pump blood

it responds to an electrical signal which is not normal for the rule of the skeletal muscle

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