The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three layers of the heart?
A
Endocardium
Myocardium
Endocardium
2
Q
The fibrous sac that surrounds the heart and the roots of great vessels is known as what?
A
The Pericardium
3
Q
What are the two components of the pericardium?
A
Fibrous Pericardium
Serous Pericardium
4
Q
The thin serous layer of the pericardium is divided into….
A
Parietal layer
Visceral layer
5
Q
Describe the structure of the heart?
A
Shaped like a tipped over pyramid with a base superiorly and apex inferiolateraly.
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