Thorax: Cardiac Anatomy and Vessels

Question 1

External anatomical features of the heart

Answer 1

• Apex (caudal)
• Base (where vessels attach)
• Auricular face: left side
• Atrial face: right side

Question 2

Internal anatomical features of the heart

Answer 2

• Ventricles
• Atria
• Auricles
• Valves
• Supportive structures
• Structures related to function (contractive ability)

Question 3

Radiographic appearance of the heart, and position of major anatomical structures in radiographs

Answer 3

In the thorax (within the medistinum)

Question 4

Serosal structures of the heart (and associated pathology)

Answer 4

Pericardium = heart
Visceral and parietal layers
Pericardial Sac =
parietal pericardium + fibrous pericardium + pericardial pleural

Question 5

Vascular supply to the heart itself