Histology Flashcards

1
Q

Layers of heart from in to out

A

Endocardium
Myocardium
Epicardium

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Endocardium

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Lines entire surface of heart, including valves

Endothelium, basal lamina, thin layer of collagen fibres, denser connective tissue

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3
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Myocardium

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Thick middle layer

Bundles and layers of contractile cardiac muscle fibres

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4
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Epicardium

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Outer layer
Mesothelium
Basal lamina
Fibroelastic tissue

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5
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On surface of heart: single layer of flattened epithelium

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Mesothelium

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6
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Papillary muscles

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Anchored to mitral and tricuspid valves by chordae tendineae

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