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Chapter 13

The Cardiovascular system

TermDefinition
Apex Blunt point, or lower edge of the heart
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combined external heart massage and artificial respiration
Atria Two upper heart chambers (Atrium) Receiving chambers
Ventricles Two lower heart chambers, Discharging chambers
Auricle Ear like appendage of each atrium of the heart
Myocardium Inside muscle of the heart
Endocardium Thin layer of very smooth tissue lining each chamber of the heart
Endocarditis Inflammation of the lining of the heart
Thrombus Stationary blood clot
Pericardium Membrane that surrounds the heart consists of 2 layers
Visceral pericardium or Epicardium Inner layer covers the heart the way skin covers an apple
Parietal Pericardium Outer layer (fits around the heart like a loose fitting sack allowing room for the heart to beat)
Pericarditis Inflammation of the Pericardium
Systole Contraction
Diastole Relaxation
Bicuspid or Mitral Valve Located between the left atrium and ventricle
Tricuspid Valve Located between the right atrium and ventricle
Semilunar Valves (SL) located between each ventricular chamber
Pulmonary SL Valve Valve located at the beginning of the pulmonary artery
Aortic SL Valve valve between the aorta and left ventricle that prevents backflow into ventricle
Superior Vena Cava One of 2 large veins returning deoxygenated blood to right atrium
Inferior Vena Cava One of 2 large veins returning blood into right atrium
Pulmonary Artery Artery that carries deoxygenated blood from right ventricle to lungs
Pulmonary Veins Any vein that carries oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium
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