right ventricle Flashcards
1
Q
tendinous cords
A
attach to AV valve cusps (tricuspid), hold valved in place
2
Q
Conus arteriosus
A
anterosuperior region of the right ventricle from which the pulmonary trunk arise
3
Q
Interventricular groove
A
demarks the division between the two ventricles
4
Q
Moderator band
A
arises from the interventricular septum, shortcut for electrical impulses
5
Q
papillary muscles
A
extend from the ventricular walls, attached to tendinous cords, prevent prolapse in the cords
6
Q
pulmonary valve
A
semilunar valve between right ventricle and pulmonary trunk
7
Q
Trabeculae carneae
A
rregular muscular columns found on the internal surface of the ventricles
