Summary: Cardiovascular System 1
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a closed system
heart and blood vessels -
functions of cardiovascular system include
deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues
remove carbon dioxide and nitrogenous waste from cells and tissues -
thorax between the lungs inferior mediastinum
heart location -
pointed apex to left hip, base to right shoulder
heart orientation -
point of maximal intensity due to closeness to skin
apex -
dense irrecgular connect tissue
fibrous pericardium -
double layered sac of dense irregular connective tissue
pericardium -
connects heart to diaphragm and great vessels
fibrous pericardium -
outside covering that lines the inner surface of fibrous pericardium
parietal pericardium -
fills the spaces between the layers of pericardium
serous fluid
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