1. epicardium the outer layer which is also the visceral pericardium. Produces serous fluid
2. myocardium the middle and thickest layer, composed mainly of cardiac muscle. reinforced
w/dense irregular CT. This is the layer that contracts
3. endocardium the inner lining of the heart, covers the heart valves and is continuous w/the inner
lining of the great vessels. composed of simple squamous epithelium. Is smooth
for good blood flow
4. aorta the largest artery in the body, it conducts freshly oxygenated blood from the heart
to the tissues
5. aortic semilunar a valve that prevents backflow into the left ventricle
valve
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6. brachiocephalic supplies the right arm, head and neck with oxygenated blood
artery
7. right common supplies the head & neck w/oxygenated blood
carotid artery
8. right subclavian branches from the brachiocephalic artery and supplies the right shoulder and arm
artery
9. coronary artery supply oxygenated blood directly to the heart
openings
10. descending aorta branches into the thoracic and abdominal aorta
11. pulmonary semi- prevents backflow of blood into the right ventricle
lunar valve