Anatomy of the Heart Quiz

What are the tendons anchoring AV valve cusps to papillary muscles called?

What is the central cavity of the thorax where the heart is located?

What is the space between serous layers containing lubricating fluid called?

What is the connective tissue network reinforcing the heart internally called?

What is the inflammation of the pericardium causing pain and roughening of surfaces called?

What is the excess fluid compressing the heart and hindering blood pumping called?

What are the muscles stabilizing atrioventricular valves in the ventricles called?

What are the thin-walled chambers receiving blood back to the heart called?

What are the powerful heart chambers pumping blood out into circulation called?

What are the valves preventing backflow into atria called?