Cardiovascular Lab 1 Assessment
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1. Name the membranes that cover the heart:
The membrane that covers the heart is called pericardial sac which has two layers called fibrous pericardium and serous pericardium.

2. Name the structure that separates the right and left ventricles: interventricular septum

3. Why do the pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood?

Pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood so it can be oxygenated again by the lungs.

4. Where does the inferior vena cava connect to the heart?

in the right atrium

5. Describe the asymmetry of the first 3 branches of the aorta:

Ascending aorta which has two arteries: the right and left coronary arteries which supplies blood to heart. aortic arch branches: the brachiocephalic artery, left common carotid artery and left subclavian artery which supplies blood to face, neck, head, upper limb. thoracic aorta: supplies muscle in our trunk.

6. The axillary artery becomes which artery:

brachial artery

7. Which artery supplies blood to the brain?

internal carotid artery

8. The external iliac artery becomes which artery?

femoral artery

9. Name the first 2 branches off of the superior vena cava:

right and left brachiocephalic veins

10. Is the cephalic vein a superficial or deep vein?

superficial

11. Is the great saphenous vein medial or lateral?

medial

12. Do some outside research on ascites. Provide a brief explanation about ascites relates to the cardiovascular system in your own words:
Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in abdomen which is similar to edema such as edema in extremities. In edema, the main cause of