Valves
where is the tricuspid valve located ?
the tricuspid valve is a structure that is between the right atrium and ventricle
what is the epicardium
the epicardium (epic) is the top layer that covers the surface (top) of the heart
Go step by step how deoxygenated blood gets receives oxygenated blood
body, superior vena cave to the inferior vc, right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonay vein, left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle,aortic valve, aorta, body
what are the main functions of the cardiovascular (cardiac) system?
to transport and communicate in the body vital for homeostasis
pumping blood, transports gases, nutrients, hormones, wastes
what does the atrioventicular valves help do ?
these valves help prevent any backflow into the atria
where is the heart located
the heart is located in thoracic (chest) cavity
what is the reason for valves?
VALVES ARE THERE TO PREVENT ANY BACKFLOW
what is the endocardium
the innermost of the heart wall is..
what does the pulmonary artery do?
the pulmonary artery is the only artery that carries co2 away
what is the purpose of separating the heart into left and right
The left and right side are there to separate blood rich and poor in oxygen
The right side is CO2 The left side is oxygenated
what is the myocardium
the muscle layer of the heart
What's the 5 pitstops of cardiac conduction?
- SA - the (pacemaker) that determines how fast the heart beat.
-AV - tells the atria to contract by pushing blood to the ventricles
- Bundle of his
-right and left bundle branches
-Purkinje fibers to muscle of ventricles