Across
- 2. prevent backflow of blood
- 4. the function of the sinoatrial node
- 6. distinguishing feature on cardiac muscle
- 10. veins with leaky valves
- 13. aortic and pulmonary valves
- 15. protective sac around the heart
- 17. middle layer of the heart
- 19. side under higher pressure
Down
- 1. describes a tiny blood vessel with many holes
- 3. blood vessel connections
- 4. measurable pressure wave (radial, brachial, inguinal, dorsalis pedis, carotid...)
- 5. pumping chambers
- 7. Heart relaxation
- 8. carry blood away from the heart
- 9. muscles anchoring the valves
- 11. exchange vessels
- 12. what 120 stands for in BP measurements
- 14. sound of faulty valve
- 16. long-term BP regulator
- 18. major artery of the body (A in ABCs)