Ventrale Ansicht des Herzens

This tutorial provides an in-depth look at the heart, its anatomy, and its role in the cardiovascular system. It covers the heart's position, structure, and function, including the aorta and its branches, pulmonary circulation, and the heart's chambers and sulci. The tutorial also explains the cardiovascular system's components and their importance in blood circulation.

What is the significance of the heart in the context of Valentine's Day?

• It is the largest organ in the body.

• It is the most complex organ in the body.

• It is traditionally associated with love and emotions.

• It is the only organ visible from the outside.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?

• Blood

• Lungs

• Heart

• Blood vessels

What is the primary function of the heart?

• To produce blood cells

• To filter blood

• To pump blood through the cardiovascular system

• To store blood

Where is the apex of the heart located?

• On the left ventricle

• On the left atrium

• On the right atrium

• On the right ventricle

What is the role of the aortic arch?

• To supply blood to the lungs

• To store oxygen-rich blood

• To connect the heart to the diaphragm

• To distribute blood to the head and arms

What is the function of the pulmonary trunk?

• To carry oxygen-rich blood to the body

• To carry waste products away from the heart

• To carry nutrients to the heart

• To carry oxygen-poor blood to the lungs

Which vein carries oxygen-poor blood from the upper body to the heart?

• Inferior vena cava

• Superior vena cava

• Aorta

• Pulmonary vein

What is the primary difference between the right and left ventricles?

• The right ventricle has thicker walls.

• The right ventricle is larger.

• The left ventricle pumps blood to the lungs.

• The left ventricle has thicker walls.

What structure separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?

• Pulmonary trunk

• Aortic arch

• Ligamentum arteriosum

• Sulcus coronarius

Which sulcus runs vertically between the right and left ventricles?

• Sulcus aorticus

• Sulcus interventricularis anterior

• Sulcus coronarius

• Sulcus pulmonalis