Yahoo Canada Web Search

Search results

    • Smooth muscle

      Image courtesy of slideserve.com

      slideserve.com

      • The heart is composed of smooth muscle. It has four chambers which contract in a specific order, allowing the human heart to pump blood from the body to the lungs and back again with high efficiency. The heart also contains “pacemaker” cells which fire nerve impulses at regular intervals, prompting the heart muscle to contract.
  1. Which chambers are composed of more cardiac muscle? Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Aorta, Superior Vena Cava, Right Atrium and more.

  2. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Base of the Heart, Apex of the Heart, Coronary Sulcus and more.

  3. What part of the heart is this? Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like right pulmonary veins (posterior), right auricle (anterior), right atrium (anterior) and more.

    • Location of the Heart. The human heart is located within the thoracic cavity, medially between the lungs in the space known as the mediastinum. Figure 19.2 shows the position of the heart within the thoracic cavity.
    • 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).
    • Chambers and Circulation through the Heart. The human heart consists of four chambers: The left side and the right side each have one atrium and one ventricle.
    • Membranes, Surface Features, and Layers. Our exploration of more in-depth heart structures begins by examining the membrane that surrounds the heart, the prominent surface features of the heart, and the layers that form the wall of the heart.
  4. Oct 30, 2023 · Test your ability to correctly identify structures. Challenge your ability to connect anatomy with clinical practice. Let you see a structure from multiple perspectives, for extra clarity. You can start learning the anatomy of the heart with the following quiz.

  5. Oct 31, 2024 · The heart consists of several layers of a tough muscular wall, the myocardium. A thin layer of tissue, the pericardium, covers the outside, and another layer, the endocardium, lines the inside. The heart cavity is divided down the middle into a right and a left heart, which in turn are subdivided into two chambers.

  6. People also ask

  7. The heart is a large muscular pump and is divided into two halves - the right-hand side and the left-hand side. The right-hand side of the heart is responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood...

  1. People also search for