pericardium

Question 1

what connects the fibrous pericardium to the back of the sternum?

Answer 1

sternopericardial ligaments

Question 2

the visceral layer is also known as the?

Answer 2

epicardium

Question 3

what is the smooth endothelium which lines the inside of the heart?

Answer 3

endocardium

Question 4

when fluid leaks rapidly into pericardial cavity the heart may be compressed and venous return impeded, this is called/

Answer 4

cardiac tamponade

Question 5

which vein is particularly vulnerable to cardiac tamponade?

Answer 5

superior vena cava

Question 6

what is the blood supply to the pericardium?

Answer 6

Pericardiacophrenic artery
Bronchial artery
Esophageal artery
Coronary arteries

Question 7

what is the innervation of the pericardium?

Answer 7

Phrenic nerve- sensory
Sympathetic- vasomotor
Vagus

Question 8

where does the phrenic nerve pass?

Answer 8

between the parietal pleura and fibrous pericardium

Question 9

where is pericardial pain felt?

Answer 9

diffusely behind the sternum- less pain than pleura