Sheep Heart Dissection: Pre–Lab
Advanced Human Anatomy ● 28 Points Total
Name:___________________________________Date:____________Block:______________
Short Answer: Answer the following questions relating to heart anatomy. Use your notes, the
online resources provided on the class website to help, as well as resources found on your own.
1. What is another name for the bicuspid valve? __________________________________________
2. What are the flaps on the front of the atria called? _______________________________________
3. If you place a probe in the aorta, into what chamber will it exit? ___________________________
4. What muscles hold the AV valves in place? _____________________________________________
5. The superior and inferior vena cava enter into what chamber of the heart? __________________
6. The large vessel on the front of the heart that lies in front of the aorta is the
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7. What are the tendons that connect the AV valves to the muscles? __________________________
8. What is the only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood? ________________________
9. Describe the location of the heart.__________________________________________________________
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10. Compare location and appearance of the atrioventricular and semilunar valves.
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11. Compare the function and appearance of ventricles and atria.
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Matching: Match the blood vessel with the heart chamber
______ 1. aorta
______ 2. superior vena cava
______ 3. pulmonary trunk
______ 4. pulmonary veins
A. Right atrium
B. Right ventricle
C. Left atrium
D. Left ventricle
