The Heart

Front

What is the middle layer of the heart?

Back

Myocardium - The muscular middle layer of the heart responsible for pumping blood.

Front

What is the medical name for chest pain?

Back

Angina Pectoralis - A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

Front

What is the medical term for a heart rate below 60 beats per minute?

Back

Bradycardia - A slower than normal heart rate.

Front

What is the name of the double-walled sac that encloses the heart?

Back

Pericardium - The protective sac surrounding the heart.

Front

Which chamber of the heart receives blood returning from the body?

Back

Right Atrium - The chamber that collects deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the heart called?

Back

Epicardium - The outer layer of the heart wall.

Front

What is the function of the heart valves?

Back

To prevent the backflow of blood and ensure it flows in one direction.

Front

What is the term for a heart rate above 100 beats per minute?

Back

Tachycardia - A faster than normal heart rate.

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

To pump oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.

Front

What is the function of the right ventricle?

Back

To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.