Heart anatomy part 1

Front

What is another name for the mitral valve?

Back

Bicuspid valve

Front

What cavity ONLY contains the heart?

Back

Pericardial Cavity

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary vessels of the heart?

Back

Delivers blood to the lungs only for gas exchange

Front

Which layer of the heart wall is the outer thick layer?

Back

Epicardium

Front

Approximately what size is the human heart?

Back

The size of a fist

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the four main chambers of the heart?

Back

Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle.

Front

What separates the left and right sides of the heart?

Back

The septum.

Front

What is the role of the aortic valve?

Back

To prevent backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

Front

What is the purpose of the heart's electrical conduction system?

Back

To regulate the heartbeat and coordinate contractions.