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Surface anatomy of mediastinum and structure of heart Flashcards

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Trans thoracic plane

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Divide mediastinum into superior and inferior - horizontal line runs through manubirosternal joint at level of T4

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What is the mediastinum

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The central compartment or a median septum between the two pleural cavities within the thoracic cavity
contains visceral structures - air of fluid filled united by loose connective tissue

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what are the boundaries of the mediastinum

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superior thoracic aperture/outlet superiorly and diaphragm inferiorly
sternum and costal cartilages anteriorly to thoracic vertebrae posteriorly

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inferior mediastinum is subdivided into what

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anterior
middle
posterior

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what does the mediastinum contain

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oesophagus 
trachea 
great vessels 
heart 
pericardium 
nerves 
sympathetic chain 
lymphatic vessels 
thoracic duct 
lymph nodes
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is the diploid process in the mediastinum

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no below inferior

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in the supine position the mediastinum - arch of the aorta lies superior to the transverse thoracic plane and bifurcation of the trachea is transected by the transverse thoracic plane. The central tendon on the diaphragm lies at the level od what

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xiphersternal junction and vertebra T9

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in the standing position the arch of the aorta is transected by the transverse thoracic plane and tracheal bifurcation lies inferior to thoracic plane to what level does the central tendon of the diaphragm fall to

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level of the middle xiphoid process and T9-10 intervertebral discs

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on chest X-ray the mediastinum can be shown to widen what 3 things could this be due to

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haemorrhage into the mediastinum from lacerated great vessels
enlargement of the mediastinal lymph nodes due to a malignant lymphoma
hypertrophy of the heart due to congestive heart failure

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what is the pericardium

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a fibroserous membrane covering the heart and parts of the great vessels.

it is a closed sac made of 2 layers
fibrous and serous pericardium

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the serous( internal) pericardium is made of two layers what are they

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parietal layer

visceral layer

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what are the two pericardial sinuses

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transverse pericardial sinus

oblique pericardial sinus

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what is the fibrous pericardium a continuation of

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central tendon of diaphragm

prevents overfilling of the heart but can contribute to cardiac tamponade

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what is the internal visceral layer that forms the outer layer of the heart called

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epicardium

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what is found between the inner and outer serous layers of the pericardial cavity

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lubricatign serous fluid - minimises friction generated by the heart as it contracts

Fat police smell villains
fibrous , partial layer , serous fluid, visceral

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4 major function of the pericardium

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fixes the heart limiting motion
prevents overfilling
lubrication
protection from infection

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what is the transverse pericardial sinus

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formed as a result of embryological folding of the heart tube - passage through pericardial cavity
located posterior to ascending aorta and pulmaory trunk , anterior to SVC anf superior to LA

it separates the hearts atrial outflow from its venous inflow

it can be used to identify and subsequently locate the arteries of the heart during coronary artery bypass grafting

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what nerve innervates the pericardium

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phrenic nerve

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where can pain be felt in pericarditis

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shoulder

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what is cardiac tamponade

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inextinsible fibrous pericardium cause problem is pericardial effsusion as can’t expand therefore increasing pressure compremissign CO

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pericarditis

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inflammation of the pericardium , caused by infection and MI. Main symptom is chest pain, can cause acute cardiac tampiande due to accumulation of fluid in pericardial cavity

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what is the oblique pericaral sinus

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cul-du-sac behind heart which opens into pericardial space

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what are the receiving chambers of the heart

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RA and auricle

LA and auricle

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what are the discharging chambers of the heart

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RV and LV

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what side of the heart receives poorly oxygenated blood
right
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what is the purpose of the atrial auricles
atrial appendage is same name | increase capacity of atrium and also increase volume of the blood that it is able to contain
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what are the 3 layers that make up the heart
endocardium myocrdium epicardium ( visceral pericardium )
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what is the coronary sulcus
also called atrioventricular groove , groove separating the atria and ventricles
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what do the anterior and posterior interventicualr sulci separate
ventricles
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the apex of the heart is formed by the inferolateral part of the left ventricle where does it lie
5ht intercostal space about 9cm from the median plane
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the base of the heart is formed by the right atria mainly and receives the pulmonary veins at its left atrial portion - what does it receive from its right atrial position
superior and inferior venae cavae apex and base different
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Anterior (sternocostal) – right ventricle (mainly) Diaphragmatic (inferior)- left (mainly) and right ventricle Right pulmonary – right atrium (mainly) Left pulmonary – left ventricle (mainly)
four surfaces of the heart four borders Right – right atrium, extends between SVC and IVC Inferior – right (mainly) and left ventricle Left – left ventricle (mainly) and left auricle Superior – right and left atria and auricles.
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landmarks for border of the heart depend on position of diaphragm and the physical condition of the individual where is the superior borer
From the inferior border of the 2nd left costal cartilage to the Superior border of the 3rd right costal cartilage, 1 - 2cm from the margin of the sternum on each side.
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right border of the heart
From the 3rd right costal cartilage to the 6th right costal cartilage – slightly convex to the right, 1 - 2cm from the margin of the sternum on each side.
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inferior border of the heart
From the inferior end of the right border to a point in the 5th intercostal space close to the midclavicular line – apex of the heart/apex beat.
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left border of the heart
A line connecting the lefts ends of the superior and inferior borders.
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what is the fibrous skeleton of the heart
A complex framework of dense collagen fibres that form four rings around the orifices of the cardiac valves.
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3 functions of the fibrous skleeton of the heart
Provides structural foundation of the heart valves – keeps patent and prevents overstretching. Anchors the myocardium. Acts as electrical insulator between the atria and ventricles.
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what is the sinus venarum ( sinus of the vena cavae)
thin walls from right sinus horn that connects below right ventricle and medially with LA
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function of pectate muscles - primitive atrium
increasing power of contraction without increasing heart mass
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what is the right atrioventricular orifice
is a large oval aperture of communication between the right atrium and ventricle situated at base of atrium about 4cm wide
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what is the crust terminalis
thick heart muscle on external aspect of right atrium - terminal sulcus - spertaes between the smooth and rough parts
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oval fossa is what
remnant of oval foramen
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what feature is a coinical such formed from the upper and left angle of right lenticel n the chordate heart - from which the pulmonary trunk arises - delves from bulbs cordis
infundibulum
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the trabecular carneae
muscular columns project from inner ventricles - different from pectinate muscles which are found in atria
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supraventricular crest separates the trabeculated and smooth wall parts and as important function in guiding blood flow - true or false?
true
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three cusps of tricuspid valve
anterior posterior septal
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papillary muscles attach to what
atrioventricular valves via chordae tendineae and contract to prevent inversion of prolapse of these valves on systole ( ventricular contraction
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intraventicualr septum separates what
ventricles
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the moderator band know as septomarginal trabecula is a band of cardiac muscle in RV carries part of what
branch of AV bundle of His
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the pumaory valve has semilunar cusps what are they
anterior right left
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mitral valve has 2 cusps what are they
anterior and posterior
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the aortic valve has semilunar cusps what are they
poster right and left
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right coronary artery has many perforating interventicualr spatial branches what is the dominant right coronary artery with 67%
poster inter ventricular ( poster for descending) artery
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left coronary artery from the LAD which gives rise to what branches
interventrciualr septal branches lateral ( diagonal) artery Circumflex artery - sine-atrial nodal artery and left marginal artery
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the RCA supplies what
``` RA most of ventricle part of LV ( diaphragmatic surface) part of interventricualr septum) SA node - 60% cases AV node -80% ```
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the LCA supplies what
``` LA most LV part of RV most of interventicualr septum SA node - 40% ```
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where are the Cardioacceleratory (pressor) centre – Sympathetic. Cardioinhibitory (depressor) centre – Parasympathetic. located
medulla oblongata
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what increases the rate and force of contractions
Sympathetic fibres through the cardiac plexus to the SA and AV nodes, cardiac muscles and coronary arteries.
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what fibres slow the heart
Parasympathetic fibres through the cardiac plexus to the SA and AV nodes, cardiac muscles and coronary arteries. Afferent parasympathetic fibres run with the Vagus nerve and are concerned with cardiac reflexes (Baroreceptor, Aortic arch and Carotid sinus reflexes for blood pressure homeostasis).
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do afferent sympathetic fibres go to T1,2-4 - referring pain here across chest and upper limbs ?
yes
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where are the sounds of the heart best heard
The valves of the heart are located deep to the sternum. The sounds of the heart and great vessels are best heard superficial to the chamber or vessel into which the blood has passed, and in a direct line with the valve in the direction of blood flow.
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where can you find he pulmaory valve
Pulmonary Area: | the sternal end of the 1st or 2nd left intercostal space.
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where can you listen to arctic valve
Aortic Area: | The sternal end of the 1st or 2nd right intercostal space.
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where can you listen to mitral valve
Mitral Area: | Near the apex of the heart in the 5th left intercostal space.
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where can you listen to tricuspid valve
the sternal edge at the level of the 4th or 5th intercostal space right or left of the sternum.
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where can you listen to aortic valve
aortic area is found second right intercostal space
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when can you listen to the pulmonary valve
pulmonic area is second left intercostal space
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where can you listen to the mitral valve
the mitral area or apex is the 5th left intercostal space in the midclavicual line
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where can you listen to the tricuspid valve
this area is found in the fourth tnerocstalspace in the left lower sternal border
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where is erbs point
third left intercostal space ( left sternal border) 5th point of auscultation -hear both sounds S1 from closure of mitral and tricuspid and S2 from closure or aortic and pulmonary valves
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what Is the role of the aortic sinuses
The aortic sinuses are small openings found within the aorta behind the left and right flaps of the aortic valve. When the heart is relaxed, the back-flow of blood fills these valve pockets, therefore allowing blood to enter the coronary arteries.

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