Match each term with its definition or description.
-Fibrous sac surrounding the heart
A)Atria
B)Ventricles
C)Tricuspid valve
D)Bicuspid valve
E)Chordae tendineae
F)Semilunar
G)Parietal pericardium
H)Myocardium
I)Epicardium
J)Endocardium

Question

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Parietal pericardium is the fibrous sac surrounding the heart.

Answer: A
 Atria are the upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins.

Answer: B
 Ventricles are the lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out to the body.

Answer: C
 Tricuspid valve is the valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle.

Answer: D
 Bicuspid valve, also known as mitral valve, is the valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle.

Answer: E
 Chordae tendineae are fibrous cords that connect the atrioventricular valves to the papillary muscles in the ventricles.

Answer: F
 Semilunar valves are the valves that prevent blood from flowing back into the heart after being pumped out by the ventricles.

Answer: H
 Myocardium is the middle layer of the heart that consists of muscular tissue responsible for contracting and pumping blood.

Answer: I
 Epicardium is the outermost layer of the heart that provides a smooth surface for the heart to move and protects it from friction.

Answer: J
 Endocardium is the innermost layer of the heart that lines the chambers and valves and is in contact with the blood.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description