Heart Anatomy Flashcards

Front

Chamber that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs

Back

Left atrium

Front

Blood is supplied to the heart through which blood vessels?

Back

Right and left coronary arteries

Front

The bicuspid valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left atrium.

Back

True

Front

Valves allow for blood to flow in only one direction.

Back

True

Front

Myocardium

Back

The thickest layer of the heart and is made of muscle

Front

Arteries

Back

Carry blood away from the heart

Front

Erythrocytes

Back

Red blood cells (RBC)

Front

Definition of hypertension

Back

High blood pressure

Front

Types of anemia include iron deficiency, aplastic, pernicious, and sickle cell.

Back

All of the above

Front

The structure known as the voice box.

Back

Larynx