Heart Anatomy

Which of the following terms refers to the visceral pericardium?

• Epicardium

• Endothelial epicardium

• Myocardium

• Endocardium

What is the ligament that fuses to the walls of great vessels called?

• Tunica adventitia

• Tunica albuginea

• Tunica media

• Sternopericardial ligament

The fibrous pericardium is a strong double layer of dense irregular connective tissue.

• True

• False

The visceral pericardium is innervated by the phrenic nerve

• True

• False

During open heart surgery, the cardiothoracic surgeon wants to ligate the Inferior Vena Cava. Which pericardial sinus is the most suitable for this procedure?

• Oblique pericardial sinus

• Transverse pericardial sinus

• Superior pericardial sinus

The serous pericardium provides lubrication and avoid friction of the heart on surrounding structures

• True

• False

The doctor performed an ultrasound to a patient and noticed swinging heart sign. What is the patient most likely complaining of?

• Pericarditis

• Pulmonary embolism

• Myocardial infarction

• Cardiac tamponade

Which of the following is true about "muscli pectinati" in the right atrium?

• The site of blood in-flow

• Provide myocardial stability

• A major component of the heart conducting system

• One muscle starting at Crista Terminalis

Saif was diagnosed with dextroposition of the aorta and the pulmonary trunk as an infant. The presence of which of the following structures will reverse the effect of Saif's defect?

• Venous arteriosum

• Ductus Arteriosus

• Ventricular Septal defect

• Right ventricular hypertrophy

Which of the following veins is tributary to the coronary sinus?

• Anterior cardiac veins

• Venae cordis minimae

• Obtuse vein

• Great saphenous vein