Histology Of Cardiovasuclar System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the parts of the cardiovascular system
A
Heart
Valves
Cardiac skeleton (base of aorta, pulmanory trunk, orifices, septum)
Pericardial sac
Blood vessels
2
Q
What are the layers of pericardium
A
Outer fibrous
Outer parietal paretial
Pericardial cavity
Inner visceral pericardium
3
Q
What are the layers of the heart
A
Epicardium
Myocardium
Endocardium
4
Q
What cells are responsible for heart contraction
A
Cardiomyocytes
5
Q
Which layer of the heart are cardiomyotyces found
A
Myocardium
6
Q
What is the function of intercalated sacs
A
Connect cardiomyocytes
7
Q
What are purkinje cells
A
Specialised cardiomyocytes for impulse conduction
8
Q
Where are purkinje cells found
A
Sinoatrial node
Atrioventricular node
Inner ventricle walls
