Module 8: The structure and function of the cardiovascular system

The Body in Action

1. Introduction to the cardiovascular system
2. The heart
   1. Structure of the heart
   2. The heart valves
3. Labelling the heart activity
4. Circulatory system
   1. Animation of the circulation systems
5. Blood vessels
   1. Arteries
   2. Capillaries
   3. Veins
6. Characteristics of blood vessels activity
7. Function of the cardiovascular system
8. Function of the blood

Structure of the heart

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Read the information on following the link. It provides an interactive view of the heart, and by clicking on the different regions, it will give you more information on them.

Interactive structure of the heart