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12 Cards in this Set
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FIBROUS PERICARDIUM |
tough, inelastic bag that rests on and attaches to the diaphragm |
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SEROUS PERICARDIUM |
thin and delicate membrane that forms a double layer around the heart. 2 layers: parietal (fused to the fibrous pericardium) and visceral aka epicardium (adheres tightly to the surface of the heart and is one of the layers of the heart wall) |
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PERICARDIAL CAVITY & FLUID |
potential space formed between the two layers of the serous pericardium. contains a small amount of serous fluid that reduces friction and allows movement of the heart. |
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SUPERIOR AND INFERIOR VENA CAVA |
superior (at the top) and inferior (at the bottom)
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R&L ATRIUM and R&L VENTRICLES |
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RIGHT AND LEFT AURICLES |
right is on the other side |
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APEX AND BASE |
apex is the point and base is the middle ish part |
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ASCENDING AND DESCENDING AORTA |
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AORTIC BRANCH |
brachiocephalic, carotid, subclavian ( in this order) |
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PULMONARY TRUNK |
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INTERVENTRICULAR SEPTUM & SULCUS |
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