NURS1213 Cardiovascular Assessment| 2025/2026
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what consists of the heart wall?
epicaridum
myocardium
endocardium
what is the pericardium?
tough, double walled sac surrounding and protecting the heart. It has two layers that contain
serous pericardial fluid, that ensures smooth and friction free movement.
what is the epicardium?
visceral layer of serous pericardium
what is the myocardium?
muscular wall of the heart that does the pumpinig
what is the endocardium?
thin layer of endothelial tissue that lines the inner surface of the heart chambers and valves
what is the atrium?
thin walled reservoir for holding blood
what is the ventricle?
thick walled, muscular pumping chamber
, what is the purpose of heart valves?
prevent the backflow of blood + separate chambers of heart
what is and what are the two atrioventricular valves?
separate atria and ventricles
right AV valve is the tricuspid,
left AV valve is the mitral
what are the two semilunar valves
The aortic and pulmonary valves are located at the base of the aorta and the pulmonary trunk
respectively
Valves are anchored by....
chordae tendineae and papillary muscles
what are the major vessels of the heart
Superior and inferior venae cavae
Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary veins
Aorta
Describe the superior and inferior venae cavae
return deoxygenated venous blood to the right side of the heart
Describe the pulmonary artery
leaves the right ventricle, bifurcates, and carries venous blood to the lungs
Update | Questions and Answers | Verified 100%
Correct
what consists of the heart wall?
epicaridum
myocardium
endocardium
what is the pericardium?
tough, double walled sac surrounding and protecting the heart. It has two layers that contain
serous pericardial fluid, that ensures smooth and friction free movement.
what is the epicardium?
visceral layer of serous pericardium
what is the myocardium?
muscular wall of the heart that does the pumpinig
what is the endocardium?
thin layer of endothelial tissue that lines the inner surface of the heart chambers and valves
what is the atrium?
thin walled reservoir for holding blood
what is the ventricle?
thick walled, muscular pumping chamber
, what is the purpose of heart valves?
prevent the backflow of blood + separate chambers of heart
what is and what are the two atrioventricular valves?
separate atria and ventricles
right AV valve is the tricuspid,
left AV valve is the mitral
what are the two semilunar valves
The aortic and pulmonary valves are located at the base of the aorta and the pulmonary trunk
respectively
Valves are anchored by....
chordae tendineae and papillary muscles
what are the major vessels of the heart
Superior and inferior venae cavae
Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary veins
Aorta
Describe the superior and inferior venae cavae
return deoxygenated venous blood to the right side of the heart
Describe the pulmonary artery
leaves the right ventricle, bifurcates, and carries venous blood to the lungs
