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Medical Terms Relating to Cardiovascular System Flashcards

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the lowest part of the heart

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apex

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one of the top chambers of the heart

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atrium

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the top portion of the heart

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base

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arteries of the neck that supply blood to the head and neck

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carotid

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the innermost layer of the heart

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endocardium

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the outer layer of the heart

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epicardium

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spaces between the ribs

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intercostal

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a large vein in the throat

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jugular

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the middle muscular layer of the heart

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myocardium

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thick sac surrounding the heart

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pericardium

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the wall between the left and right sides of the heart

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septum

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the chest contains the heart and the lungs

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thorax

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a cavity at the bottom of the heart

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ventricles

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a major portion of the arterial circulation which branches off the left ventricle and carries oxygenated blood

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aorta

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one of the large blood vessels carrying blood away from the heart

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artery

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small arteries

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arterioles

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one of the microscopic blood vessels

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capillary

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the arteries that branch off the aorta and encircle and supply the heart

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coronary arteries

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refers to inside the blood vessels

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intravascular

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a large vein that brings deoxygenated blood from the lower part of the body to the heart

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inferior vena cava

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a large vein that brings deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body to the heart

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superior vena cava

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a structure that prevents the backflow of fluids that pass through it

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valve

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refers to blood vessels

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vascular

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a blood vessel that collects blood from the capillaries and carries it back to the heart

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vein

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one of the small veins or blood vessels that collect blood from the capillary

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venule

MED 101 - Medical Terminology (19 decks)

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