Chapter 11: Cardiovascular System Study Guide

Front

Identify the sinoatrial node.

Back

A

Front

The muscular layer of the heart is named:

Back

Myocardium

Front

The receiving chambers of the heart are known as:

Back

Atria

Front

Which chamber has thicker walls?

Back

Left ventricle

Front

Which valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle?

Back

Mitral Valve

Front

The valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle is:

Back

Tricuspid valve

Front

The valve between the left ventricle and aorta is:

Back

Aortic valve

Front

The valve between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery is:

Back

Pulmonary valve

Front

The tiny tendons that anchor the flaps (cusps) of the two atrioventricular valves are called:

Back

Chordae tendineae

Front

Through which vessel does blood exit the left ventricle?

Back

Aorta