Chapter 18 Part A Flashcards
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Flashcards about the Cardiovascular System: The Heart.
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Pericardium
A double-walled sac around the heart.
Fibrous Pericardium
The superficial layer of the pericardium.
Serous Pericardium
The deep two-layered layer of the pericardium
Epicardium
Visceral layer of the serous pericardium
Myocardium
Cardiac muscle layer forming the bulk of the heart
Endocardium
Endothelial layer of the inner myocardial surface
Atria
Receiving chambers of the heart
Ventricles
Discharging chambers of the heart
Heart Valves
Ensures unidirectional blood flow through the heart
Atrioventricular (AV) Valves
Lies between the atria and the ventricles
Aortic Semilunar Valve
Lies between the left ventricle and the aorta
Pulmonary Semilunar Valve
Lies between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk
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