The cardiovascular system consists of circuits: • Pulmonary circuit provides blood flow between the heart and lungs. • Systemic circuit allows blood to flow to ...

Aortic valve: Located at the base of the aorta, the aortic valve has three cusps and opens to allow blood to leave the left ventricle during contraction.

The heart is a muscular organ that acts like a pump to continuously send blood throughout your body. The heart is at the centre of the circulatory system. This.

... Cardiovascular System. Paul A. Iaizzo ....................................................... 3. Part II. Anatomy. 2 Cardiac Development. Brad J. Martinsen and ...

Describe the major organs of the cardiovascular system and their functions. 4. Describe the anatomy of the heart. 5. Describe the flow of blood through the ...

Coverings of the Heart: Anatomy. ▫ Pericardium – a double-walled sac around the heart composed of: 1. A superficial fibrous pericardium.

The heart rests on the diaphragm, near the midline of the thoracic cavity. Recall that the midline is an imaginary vertical line that divides the body into ...

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology notes. 42. Chapter Six. THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM. The cardiovascular system is made up of blood, the heart, blood vessels. We ...

This is an excellent general anatomy and physiology text used by undergraduate medical students. Chapters 17, 18 and 19 provide detail on the structure and ...

20 февр. 2018 г. · ▫ Explain the physiology of cardiovascular system. ▫ Describe the anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system. ▫ Discuss the function ...