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SCI-220 Human Anatomy-Study Stack 2.

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Pericardium Double-walled sac that the heart sits in and contains serous fluid between the layers to prevent friction
pericarditis Inflammation of the pericardium that results in the decrease in the serous fluid
what is the 3 layers of the heart wall? 1., Epicaridum 2. Myocardium 3. Endocardium
Endocardium Lines the heart chambers, it is continuous with the lining of the blood vessels( innermost layer of the heart wall)
How many hollow chambers does the heart has? 4
Atria Receiving chambers, blood comes into the heart, located@Superior
Ventricles Bottom Chambers that send out blood.
which side of the heart receives oxygen-poor blood from the veins? the Right side
Superior and Inferior Venae Cavae The veins that bring in blood from the upper and lower parts of the body to the heart.
Pulmonary Arteries Carry blood to the lungs where Oxygen is picked up and carbon dioxide is unloaded ( Takes blood to the lungs)
Pulmonary Vein Vein that brings blood back from the lungs to the heart
Aorta The largest artery in the body that sends out oxygenated blood to the body
what is the purpose of the valves? Allows blood to flow in only one direction through the heart chambers ( from the atria through the ventricles)
where are the Atrioventricula Vales (AV) located? Between the atrial and the ventricular chambers on each side.
what is the left AV node called? Bicuspid or mitral valve
what is the Right AV node called ? TriCuspid Valve
How may flaps does the tricuspid valve have? 3
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