D313 A&P II Study Guide: Comprehensive
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Fibrous pericardium
Outer layer of the heart, providing protection.
Epicardium
Outer layer of the heart wall, also called visceral pericardium.
Myocardium
Muscular middle layer of the heart responsible for contraction.
Endocardium
Inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.
Atria
Upper chambers of the heart receiving blood.
Ventricles
Lower chambers of the heart pumping blood out.
Pulmonary valve
Valve preventing backflow into the right ventricle.
Aortic valve
,Valve preventing backflow into the left ventricle.
Atrioventricular valves
Valves between atria and ventricles, including tricuspid and mitral.
Artery
Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart.
Arterioles
Small arteries regulating blood flow to capillaries.
Capillaries
Microscopic vessels facilitating exchange between blood and tissues.
Venules
Small veins collecting blood from capillaries.
Veins
Blood vessels returning blood to the heart.
Vasomotion
Contraction and relaxation of blood vessel walls.
Systemic circulation
Pathway delivering oxygenated blood to body tissues.
Pulmonary circulation
Pathway transporting deoxygenated blood to lungs.
Portal circulation
, Blood flow through the liver via specific veins.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain.
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Permanent brain damage due to interrupted blood flow.
Circle of Willis
An arterial circle at the base of the brain.
Aortic arch
Curved section of the aorta supplying upper body.
Superior vena cava
Large vein returning blood from upper body to heart.
Inferior vena cava
Large vein returning blood from lower body to heart.
Abdominal Aorta
Main artery supplying abdominal organs.
Superior Vena Cava
Formed by the union of upper body veins.
Common Iliac Arteries
Branches from the abdominal aorta to pelvis.
Inferior Vena Cava
Learning Approach| Exam Questions with 100%
Correct Answers| Verified
Read-Watch-Do method
Learning strategy activating multiple styles for effective study.
Fibrous pericardium
Outer layer of the heart, providing protection.
Epicardium
Outer layer of the heart wall, also called visceral pericardium.
Myocardium
Muscular middle layer of the heart responsible for contraction.
Endocardium
Inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.
Atria
Upper chambers of the heart receiving blood.
Ventricles
Lower chambers of the heart pumping blood out.
Pulmonary valve
Valve preventing backflow into the right ventricle.
Aortic valve
,Valve preventing backflow into the left ventricle.
Atrioventricular valves
Valves between atria and ventricles, including tricuspid and mitral.
Artery
Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart.
Arterioles
Small arteries regulating blood flow to capillaries.
Capillaries
Microscopic vessels facilitating exchange between blood and tissues.
Venules
Small veins collecting blood from capillaries.
Veins
Blood vessels returning blood to the heart.
Vasomotion
Contraction and relaxation of blood vessel walls.
Systemic circulation
Pathway delivering oxygenated blood to body tissues.
Pulmonary circulation
Pathway transporting deoxygenated blood to lungs.
Portal circulation
, Blood flow through the liver via specific veins.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain.
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Permanent brain damage due to interrupted blood flow.
Circle of Willis
An arterial circle at the base of the brain.
Aortic arch
Curved section of the aorta supplying upper body.
Superior vena cava
Large vein returning blood from upper body to heart.
Inferior vena cava
Large vein returning blood from lower body to heart.
Abdominal Aorta
Main artery supplying abdominal organs.
Superior Vena Cava
Formed by the union of upper body veins.
Common Iliac Arteries
Branches from the abdominal aorta to pelvis.
Inferior Vena Cava
