AHF - Echo - 01 - Cardiac Anatomy A

Layers of muscular growth with a web-like appearance, found within the Ventricles

The muscles that anchor the chordae tendinae to the ventricle wall

A large band of muscle connecting the IVS to the RVFW, found near the apex

Between atria and ventricles, which have trabeculation?

Which cardiovascular "circuit" is composed of Deoxygenated blood?

The proper name for Platelets

The apex of the heart extends into the ______ intercostal space

The solid component of the blood

Where the Aortic Valve attaches to the Left Ventricle

What are the only veins in the body to carry oxygenated blood?

The atrioventricular valve of the left heart

How many Atria does the heart have

The apex of the heart is pointed in what direction?

Grooves that run across the outside of the heart, corresponding with boundaries between the chambers

A web-like structure sometimes found within the Right Atrium, connecting the Eustachian Valve to the Crista Terminalis

Does the Right Heart operate under higher pressures or lower pressures?

Are chordae tendinae elastic?

These blood vessels take blood TO the heart

The (2) muscular septums within the heart

These appear as gooves along the inside of the right atrium, similar in appearance to trabeculation

The (2) semilunar valves

What structure is contained within the Infundibulum

The origin point of the Pectinate Muscles

A smooth ridge of muscle within the Right Atrium, running in a half-circle along the inside of the exterior wall

Where the cusps / leaflets of a cardiac valve are fused at the "corners"

How many segments is the Mitral Valve divided into?

Muscles that help in the contraction of the right atrium

Between atria and ventricles, which have thinner musculature

The name of the large vein that drains blood from the areas ABOVE the heart (head, arms, etc)

The interventricular septum separates what (2) chambers?

Blood leaves the Right Atrium through what valve?

The name of the large vein that drains blood from the areas BELOW the heart (Abdomen, legs, etc)

The name of the heart's wider, rounded area

Blood is moved by differences in ______

The blood cells responsible for transporting Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

The (3) veins that supply blood to the right atrium

A small, thumb or ear-like protrusion from anterior portion of the left atrium

"Between the Atrium and Ventricle"

This prevents blood in the great vessel from backflowing into the ventricle

Which cardiovascular circuit is handled by the "Left Heart"

Which of the 2 ventricles is stronger?

The name of the heart's pointed tip

Name the (2) leaflets of the Mitral Valve

The space between ribs

The base of the heart is pointed in what direction?

Which cardiac chamber has the greatest mass?

Which ventricle has an "Outflow Tract"

How many muscular Septums are there within the heart?

A wall that separates two hollow spaces within the body

Which cardiovascular circuit has Lower Velocities?

This structure prevents blood in the ventricle from flowing into the atrium

How many 3-leaf or 3-cusp valves are located in the heart?

The interatrial septum separates what (2) chambers?

The (2) Atrioventricular Valves

These blood vessels take blood AWAY from the heart

Which cardiovascular circuit has lower pressures?

How many cusps of the Aortic valve are the origin of Coronary arteries?

How many 2-leaf or 2-cusp valves are located in the heart?

Which cardiovascular circuit is responsible for moving blood from the lungs into the body?

How many papillary muscles are located within the right ventricle?

Which cardiovascular circuit is handled by the "Right Heart"?

How many interventricular Sulci are there?

Which ventricle has less trabeculation?

Select the (3) Aortic Valve Cusps

The outside ring/edge of the valve where the leaflets / cusps are anchored

The dense lines of connective tissue that link the AV Valve leaflets to the walls of the ventricle

Which pulmonary artery travels under the Aortic Arch?

A leftover from fetal development, meant to create a ramp-like structure in the Right Atrium

How many pumonary veins are there?

Between atria and ventricles, which have smoother walls

Select the (3) Tricuspid Valve Leaflets

How many "sides" does the heart have?

How many branches does the Main Pulmonary Artery have?

Does the right heart have thicker musclature or thinner musculature?

Where the edges of a cardiac valve meet, forming a seal

In which body cavity is the heart located?

Between atria and ventricles, which are Stronger?

Between atria and ventricles, which have stronger walls?

Irregular ropey surface made of layered muscle within the ventricles

What % of the blood plasma is water?

What is the name of the space between the lungs, where the heart sits?

The widest point of the Aortic Root

The Suclus that runs along the border between the Atria and the Ventricles

Which cardiovascular "circuit" is composed of Oxygenated Blood?

Which cardiovascular circuit is responsible for moving blood from the body into the lungs?

What structure covers most of the heart's Base?

Select the (2) main wall segments of the Right Ventricle

The proper name for Red Blood Cells