Anatomy of the Heart Quiz

What is the function of the pericardium?

• To regulate blood flow

• To enclose the heart and large blood vessels

• To support the respiratory system

• To aid in digestion

Which layer of the pericardium is smooth and glistening and contains serous fluid?

• Visceral layer

• Epidermal layer

• Fibrous layer

• Parietal layer

Where is the apex of the heart located?

• Dorsal to the sternum

• Ventrally and caudally

• Centrally dorsal to the last sternebra

• At the base of the heart

Which groove of the heart indicates the division between the atria and ventricles?

• Interventricular longitudinal groove

• Subsinosal groove

• Coronary groove

• Paraconal groove

How many main openings are there in the right atrium?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

Which valve guards the aortic opening in the left ventricle?

• Tricuspid valve

• Bicuspid valve

• Pulmonary valve

• Semilunar valve

In which animal is the right ventricle flabby and short?

• Sheep

• Camel

• Ox

• Horse

Which animal has a heart that is broad, short, and blunt?

• Dog

• Pig

• Sheep

• Goat

What is the shape of the heart of a camel?

• Irregular flattened cone

• Elongated conical

• Regularly conical and more pointed

• Long cylindrical funnel

Where is the long axis of the heart directed in a pig?

• Caudo-ventrally

• Less oblique

• Oblique

• Dorsally