Across
- 4. fluid that is between the pericardium and the epicardium
- 7. tiny blood vessels that transport blood, nutrients and oxygen to all of your organs and body systems
- 9. heart contraction
- 12. heart relaxation
- 17. this vena cava brings blood into the right atrium from the superior body
- 18. measures the number of times per minute that the heart contracts or beats
- 20. consists of 3 flaps, or cusps
- 21. heart does not pump blood as well as it should
- 22. divides the heart longitudinally
- 23. the thin sac enclosing the heart
- 24. discharging chambers of the heart
- 25. carries blood from the left ventricle to the body
Down
- 1. spreads into the tissue surrounding the ventricle
- 2. this artery carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
- 3. middle layer of the heart
- 5. this ventricle sends blood to the lungs
- 6. pain caused by the myocardium being deprived of oxygen
- 8. this ventricle sends blood to the body
- 10. heart attack
- 11. turbulent blood in or near heart sound
- 13. anchors the flaps to the ventricle walls
- 14. divides the atria and ventricles
- 15. consists of 2 flaps, or cusps
- 16. outer layer of the heart
- 19. innermost layer of the heart