Anatomy & Physiology

The Heart

WHAT IS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY?

Anatomy is the branch of biology in which we study the structure of an organism. Physiology is the study of the function of body parts and how they work. These two fields of study are some of the fundamental pieces of knowledge that any healthcare professional needs in order to do their job well. Because circumstances that surround any patient are fluid (change) it is important to have a strong working knowledge of how the body is structured and how it operates. For this course however, we will only be covering anatomy and physiology related to the heart.

WHAT THIS SECTION WILL COVER

Please pay careful attention to the points outlined below. They will be the basis for what this section we will cover. If you have a hard time with any of the concepts, go back over the lesson again or watch the supplemental videos provided for the lesson.

CONCEPTS COVERED LIST:

  • Location and function of the heart.
  • Layers of the heart
  • Chambers and Valves
  • Blood flow through the heart


NOTE MAN

If you see the man taking a note, be prepared to take notes or remember the points next to him. The main points of the lesson will be highlighted in this section. Let's go to our first lesson. Click the button below "Lesson One" or navigate on the sidebar by clicking "Location & Function (Heart)".