lecture 1.2 Flashcards
the ___ ___ attach papillary muscles to “AV” valves
chordae tendineae
the ___ cells produce electrochemical impulses to stimulate cardiac muscle contraction
autoregulatory
the ___ node initiates heartbeats
sinoatrial
the SA node stimulates ___ contraction
atrial
the SA node is also known as the ____ of the heart
pacemaker
the ___ node stimulates ventricular contraction
atrioventricular
the perkinje fibers carry AV node impulse through ___ and ____
septum/ apex
the protection for the cardio system includes ribs, sternum, ___ sac and ___
pericardial/ pericardium
the percardium consists of ___ and __ layer
fibrous/ serous
the epicardium consists of __ and __ layer
parietal/ visceral
the pericardial cavity is between ___ layers
serous
the pericardial fluid provides
lubrication
___ node initiates heartbeat with impulse
SA
after the SA node sends an impulse, the __ contracts simultaneously
atria
After the atria contracts, the impulse stimulates the ___ node
AV