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"Cardiac skeleton (sometimes called "fibrous skeleton of the heart") refers to the structure of dense connective tissue in the heart that separates the atria from the ventricles. It is not a "true" skeleton, but it does provide structure and support for the heart, as well as isolating the electric charges that go through the heart by slowing them down enough to allow the atriums to contract before the ventricles so that the heart is much more efficient. It also allows the valves (bicuspid, tricuspid, semilunar) to keep open by giving them structural support."
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe heart has no skeleton, but if you meant the structure, it has muscular walls with thicker walls surrounding the ventricles and blood vessels emptying into the atria and blood vessels exiting from the ventricles. The heart is sort of symmetrical. The aorta leads to the arteries supplying the body.
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What is the proximal skeleton?
The term proximal is used to describe where the appendage joins the body. So in humans this would be the femur and the humerus.
Why is a skeleton system called a skeleton system?
Seriously? Bones are our framework. Without them, we couldn't do even the simplest of tasks and important organs like the heart and lungs, which are usually guarded by the rib cage, would be vulnerable.Bones hold us up. They keep us together. Question answered.
What is a mutant skeleton?
A mutant skeleton is a malformed skeleton.
What skeleton type are the bones of the limbs and griddles that are attached to the axial skeleton?
The appendicular skeleton is attached to the axial skeleton.
Is hydrostatic skeleton a form or type of skeleton?
A hydrostatic skeleton is a type of skeleton many animals in the animal kingdom have.
What does the fibrous skeleton of the heart do?
It is called a skeleton for a reason. As it helps to maintain the heart's shape when it relaxes.
How would you describe the function of the skeleton?
The skeleton is used in movement, becuse when we move, it is muscles pulling on bones. The skeleton protects. The heart and lungs are inside the ribcage, and the brain and eyes are inside the skull. The skeleton gives us the shape we have and holds things together. The skeleton is used to produce red blood cells, because their production takes place inside the bones.
What is an inside skeleton call?
An inside skeleton is called an "endoskeleton" in contrast to the term "exoskeleton" which is used to describe a "skeleton" that is on the outside.
Why didn't the skeleton go to?
his heart wasn't in him!
The sternum is what to the heart?
The sternum is part of the chest skeleton system, it has nothing to do with the heart.
How would you describe the role of the skeleton in body movement?
eyes
Which part of the skeleton protects the heart and lungs?
no i cant answer
How are the heart and the lungs protected?
The heart and lungs are with in the chest, protected by the skeleton's rib cage.
Describe how are skeleton and muscles are attached?
Muscles and bones are attached by tendons.
What can a leaf be best describe?
A leaf looks like skeleton bones
How will you describe vertebrates?
A vertebrate is an animal that has an internal skeleton and a spine (backbone).
How would you describe the axial skeleton?
axial is made up you mom
