Anatomy
Which layer of the heart wall is responsible for the muscle contraction?
Myocardium
What does the prefix hyper- mean?
Above normal
Which vessel returns deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart?
Superior vena cava
What is the primary function of the valves in the heart?
To prevent back flow of blood
In "angioplasty", what does "angio-" refer to?
Artery
What does "systole" mean?
Heart contraction phase
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
Left atrium
What does the suffix "-stenosis" mean?
Narrowing
Which structure separates the left and right sides of the heart?
Septum
Which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body?
Arteries
Which root refers to "vein"?
Phleb-
Which valve prevents backflow of blood into the left atrium?
Mitral (bicuspid) valve
Where does the systemic circulation start and end?
Left ventricle to right atrium
In the term "pericardium", the prefix "peri-" means:
Around, surrounding
Where is the aortic valve located?
Between left ventricle and aorta