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20 Cards in this Set
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2 structures which hold AV valves closed so blood wont back flow |
Chordae tendinae & Papillary muscles |
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General name for blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart |
Arteries |
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General name for blood vessels that carry blood to the heart |
Veins |
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Middle layer of heart wall - composed mainly of heart muscle |
Myocardium |
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Name of the blood vessel which returns blood to heart from lower body regions |
Inferior vena cava |
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Serous membrane directly covering heart |
Pericardium |
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Serous membrane lining heart cavity |
Pleura |
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Contains serous fluid to allow heart to work in frictional reduced environment |
Pericardial cavity |
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Divides the heart longitudinally into right and left sides |
Septum |
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Name of muscular heart chambers which pump blood to body or lungs |
Ventricles |
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Name of the blood vessel which Carries blood from lungs to heart |
Superior vena cava |
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Name of the largest artery in the body |
Aorta |
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Pocket/pouch that increases the volume of the atria |
Auricle |
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2 structures in a fetal heart that allows blood to bypass the fetal lungs |
Foramen ovale & Ductus arteriosus |
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Tip of the heart - points down & left |
Apex |
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Upper/Superior chambers of the heart |
Atria |
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Valve located between right atrium & ventricle |
Triscuspid valve |
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Valve which prevents backflow into left ventricle |
Aortic Valve |
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What is the approximate size of your heart? |
Size of your fist |
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What is the approximate weight of your heart? |
250-350 grams |
