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Cardiovascular System (Anatomy of the heart (Base (superior region of the…
Cardiovascular System
Anatomy of the heart
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mediastinum
central region of thoracic cavity between the lungs; contains the heart, great vessels, esophagus, trachea, and thymus
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Major arteries
Aorta
First vessel out of the heart, carries oxygenated blood out of the heart, largest artery, and every artery branches from the aorta.
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major veins
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Brachiosephalic Vein
Returns oxygen depleated blood from the upper limbs, head and hear
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disorders
Murmur
abnormal heart sounds and may be caused by valve stenosis. First is created by the closure of atrial-ventricular valve and second is created by the closure of the valve and duct.
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heart attack
aka myocardial infarction. when heart muscles die because of the lack of the blood to the myocardium
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Major functions
Transports nutrients, gases, and waste products around the body
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