Surface Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the apex of the heart lie?
A
In the left intercostal space mid clavicular line
2
Q
Name structures situated in the posterior of the mediastinum.
A
Descending thoracic aorta, oesophagus, thoracic duct, azygos vein
3
Q
what structures are positioned in the anterior mediastinum?
A
thymus gland
sternum
costal cartilages of ribs 4-7
anterior edges of lungs and pleura
4
Q
what structures are positioned in the inferior mediastinum?
A
central tendon of diaphragm
5
Q
what structures are positioned in the lateral sides of the mediastinum?
A
lungs and phrenic nerve
6
Q
what type of epithelium is the endocardium?
A
simple squamous
7
Q
what do the intercalated discs of cardiac muscle contain?
A
gap junctions (vertical & electrical connection) desmosomes (horizontal & physical connection)
8
Q
what type of connective tissue is the fibrous pericardium?
A
dense connective tissue
