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Oct 30, 2023 · Do you want a fun way to learn the structure of the heart? Look no further; we’ve got you covered. On this page, you will find quizzes and labeled & unlabelled diagrams that will help you to learn all of the parts of the heart, stress-free. After all, we know that stress is bad for the heart!
Shape and Size of the Heart. The shape of the heart is similar to a pinecone, rather broad at the superior surface and tapering to the apex (see Figure 19.2). A typical heart is approximately the size of your fist: 12 cm (5 in) in length, 8 cm (3.5 in) wide, and 6 cm (2.5 in) in thickness.
Oct 20, 2024 · In a normal, healthy heart, there are primarily two audible heart sounds: S 1 and S 2. S 1 is the sound created by the closing of the atrioventricular valves during ventricular contraction and is normally described as a “lub,” or first heart sound.
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Terms in this set (15) Superior Vena Cava. #1 Carries deoxygenated blood from the body. Aorta. #2 Artery that carries blood directly from the heart to the rest of the body. Pulmonary Trunk. #3 Carries blood from right ventricle to pulmonary arteries. Right Atrium. #4 pumps blood from vena cava into right ventricle.