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PTCE
Cardiovascular System
| Anatomy | Function |
|---|---|
| Aorta | Distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation |
| Endocardium | Inner layer of the heart wall that allows the heart wall to collapse when it contracts |
| Myocardium | Middle layer of the heart wall that contracts |
| Epicardium | Outer layer of the heart wall |
| Superior vena cava | Transports venous blood from the upper portion of the body to the heart |
| Inferior vena cava | Transports venous blood from the lower portion of the body to the heart |
| Right ventricle | Expels blood through pulmonary arteries to the lungs |
| Left atrium | Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs |
| Left ventricle | Contracts & expels oxygenated blood from the aorta |
| Right atrium | Receives blood from the body |