HTHSCI 1H06 B Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Duodenum, Capillary, Spleen

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HTHSCI 1H06 B
• Professor: Peter Helli

Document Summary

Cardiovascular system ( deftthe anatomical system consisting of the heart and blood vessels superior cava vena arch of aorta: y base g pulmonary trunk. The heart is located within within the mediastinum its infront of the the pericardium fuses with. Structure of the heart rotated border which is located right slightly to the the pericardium , interior surface the diaphragm to protect the of breathing to the left orientation thelungs from the between movement in its heart left and. : base of heart right border left border. , apex , and interior surface left border apex. The great vessels of the heart include : arch of aorta , pulmonary trunk. , superior vena cava and inferior vena cava. Superior vena cava drains deoxygenated blood from upper body regions , and brings itbauktothehearttobereoxygenated. Middle mediastinum heart ascending aorta pulmonary trunk phrenic nerves.