The Cardiovascular System Flashcards
The cardiovascular system is what type of system?
Closed
blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Arteries
blood vessels that carry blood to the heart
Veins
tiny blood vessels that form the transition between arteries and veins
Capillaries
List the 2 types of circulation in the cardiovascular system
- Pulmonary Circulation
- Systemic Circulation
Which side of the heart controls pulmonary circulation vs systemic circulation?
Pulmonary Circulation - right side
Systemic Circulation - left side
the space in the thoracic cavity between the lungs
Mediastinum
List the 7 structures contained in the mediastinum
- Heart
- Blood vessels
- Trachea (thoracic portion)
- Esophagus
- Thymus (young animals)
- Lymph nodes
- Nerves
the rounded, cranial end of the heart
Base
the more pointed, caudal end of the heart
Apex
the line drawn from the apex to the base of the heart
Long Axis
the fibrous membrane that surrounds the heart and is divided into two layers
Pericardium
the portion of the pericardium that is loose enough for the heart to comfortably beat inside of it but is not elastic and cannot stretch if the heart becomes enlarged
Pericardial Sac
the portion of the pericardium that produces the pericardial fluid that lubricates the heart as it beats
Serous Pericardium
Give the 2 divisions of the pericardium
- Pericardial Sac
- Serous Pericardium
What are the 2 layers of the serous pericardium?
- Parietal Layer
- Visceral Layer (Epicardium)
a smooth, moist serous membrane that lines the pericardial sac
Parietal Layer
a smooth, moist serous membrane that lies directly on the surface of the heart
Visceral Layer (Epicardium)
the region between the parietal layer and visceral layer of the pericardium that is filled with a lubricating fluid
Pericardial Space
the lubricant between the parietal layer and visceral layer of the pericardium that prevents friction as they rub together during contractions and relaxations of the heart muscle
Pericardial Fluid
Give the 3 layers of the heart wall
- Epicardium
- Myocardium
- Endocardium
the outermost layer of the heart wall
Epicardium (Visceral Layer of the Serous Pericardium)
the thickest layer of the heart
Myocardium
the layer of the heart wall that forms the lining of the heart chambers and covers the heart valves
Endocardium
What are the 2 types of chambers in the heart
- Atria
- Ventricles
the chambers that receive blood into the heart and whose walls form the base of the heart
Atria
the continuation of the myocardium that separates the left and right atria
Interatrial Septum
pouches on the anterior surface of each atria that increase the capacity of each atrium and help pump blood within the heart
Auricles
the chambers that pump blood out of the heart and whose walls form the apex of the heart
Ventricles
the chamber of the heart that pumps blood into the systemic circulation through the aorta
Left Ventricle
the chamber of the heart that pumps blood to the pulmonary circulation through the pulmonary artery
Right Ventricle
the continuation of the myocardium that separates the left and right ventricles
Interventricular Septum
the area of the interventricular septum that is visible on the outside of the heart, contains coronary blood vessels, and is often filled with fat
Interventricular Groove
related to the heart
Coronary
Which ventricular myocardium is thicker? Why?
Left because it needs to pump blood to the rest of the body
formed from the interventricular septum and the interatrial septum
Atrioventricular Septum
flaps of endothelium that open when the pressure from the amount of blood in the atrium forces it open and allows blood to flow into the ventricle, as well as snaps shut when pressure from the blood in the ventricle exceeds that of the atrium
Cusps
collagen fiber cords attached to the edge of each atrioventricular cusp and the papillary muscles
Chordae tendonae
What are the 2 types of valves in the heart?
- Atrioventricular Valves
- Semilunar Valves
the heart valves that control blood flow between the atria and ventricles
Atrioventricular Valves
List the 2 atrioventricular valves
- Bicuspid / Mitral Valve (Left AV)
- Tricuspid Valve (Right AV)
the atrioventricular valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle
Bicuspid / Mitral Valve
How many cusps does the mitral valve have?
2
the atrioventricular valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle
Tricuspid Valve
the heart valves that control blood flow out of the ventricles and into arteries
Semilunar Valves
List the 2 semilunar valves in the heart
- Aortic Valve
- Pulmonary Valve
the heart valve that controls blood flow from the left ventricle into systemic circulation
Aortic Valve
the heart valve that controls blood flow from the right ventricle into the lungs
Pulmonary Valve
How many cusps does the aortic valve have?
3
How many cusps does the pulmonary valve have?
3
Where is the skeleton of the heart located?
Between the atria + ventricles
1. Root of pulmonary trunk
2. Root of aorta
3. Ring for right AV
4. Ring for left AV
What is the skeleton of the heart made of?
4 dense fibrous connective tissue rings
Give the 4 functions of the skeleton of the heart
- Separates atria + ventricles
- Anchors the heart valves
- Point of attachment for myocardium
- Some electrical insulation between atria + ventricles
branch off the aorta just past the aortic valve and supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle
Coronary Arteries
Which chamber in the heart gets the largest blood supply?
Left ventricle
carry deoxygenated blood from the myocardium back to the right atrium
Coronary Veins
receives deoxygenated blood from the coronary veins and empties into the right atrium to return the blood into circulation
Coronary Sinus
the ability of cardiac muscle to create its own contractions and relaxations through its internal conduction system
Autorhythmic
drugs that decrease transmission of the electrical impulse through the AV node cells
Calcium Channel Blockers
Explain the general pathway for blood flow through the heart
- Right atrium
- Right ventricle
- Lungs
- Left atrium
- Left ventricle
- Body
Explain the detailed pathway for blood flow through the heart
- Vena cava
- Right atrium
- Tricuspid valve
- Right ventricle
- Pulmonary valve
- Pulmonary artery
- Pulmonary circulation
- Pulmonary vein
- Left atrium
- Mitral valve
- Left ventricle
- Aortic valve
- Aorta
- Systemic circulation
- Arteries
- Capillaries
- Veins
the large vein that brings deoxygenated blood from systemic circulation to the heart
Vena Cava
What are the 2 subdivisions of the vena cava
- Caudal Vena Cava
- Cranial Vena Cava
the vein that brings blood from the abdomen to the right atrium
Caudal Vena Cava
the vein that brings blood from the head to the right atrium
Cranial Vena Cava
one cycle of atrial and ventricular contraction and relaxation that produces 1 heartbeat
Cardiac Cycle
List the 4 structures of the primary cardiac conduction system
- Sinoatrial Node
- Atrioventricular node
- Bundle of His
- Purkinje Fibers
an area of cardiac muscle cells that automatically generate the impulses needed to trigger each heartbeat and is located in the wall of the right atrium
Sinoatrial (SA) Node
Explain the contraction of cardiac muscle cell
- Cardiac muscle cells are polarized (outside cell (Na+ and Ca+2 / inside cell K+)
- Na+ and Ca+2 ions move into the cell > cell is now depolarized > cell contracts
- K+ ions move out of the cell > polarity restored
- Ions are pumped back to the original locations > cell is repolarized
Explain the general cardiac muscle impulse pathway
- Base
- Apex
- Base