The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the heart located
A
-mediastinum-> cavity located between the lungs
2
Q
Pericardium
A
sac that surrounds the heart (fibrous and serous)
3
Q
Fibrous Pericardium
A
anchors the heart to surrounding structures
4
Q
Serous Pericardium
A
made up of parietal layer and inner visceral layer
5
Q
How many layers does the wall of the heart have?
A
3 layers
6
Q
Epicardium
A
visceral layer of the serous pericardium
7
Q
Myocardium
A
muscular part of the heart. Cardiac cells reside here
8
Q
Endocardium
A
smooth, inner lining of the heart
