Chapter 12: Heart

Learning objectives

● Functions of the heart

● Size, Form and Location
● Anatomy of the Heart
○ Pericardium
○ External anatomy
○ Heart chambers and internal anatomy
○ Route of bloof flow through the heart
○ Blood supply to the heart
● Histology of the heart
○ Heart wall
○ Cardiac muscle
● Stimulation fo the heart
○ Action potentials in Cardiac Muscle
○ Conduction system of the Heart
○ Electrocardiogram
● Cardiac cycle
● Heart sounds
● Regulation of heart function
○ Intrinsic regulation of the heart
○ Extrinsic regulation of the heart
 Chapter 13: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Learning objectives

● Functions of the circulatory system

● General features of blood vessel structure
○ Arteries
○ Capillaries
○ Veins
● Blood vessels of the pulmonary circulation
● Blood vessels of the systemic circulation:arteries
○ Aorta
○ Arteries of the head and neck
○ Arteries of the upper limbs
○ Thoracic aorta and its branches
○ Abdominal aorta ad its branches
○ Arteries of the pelvis
○ Arteries of the lower limbs
● Blood bessels of the systemic circulation:veins
○ Veins of the head and neck
○ Veins of the upper limbs
○ Veins of the thorax
○ Being of the abdomen and pelvis
○ Veins of the lower limbs
● Physiology of circulation
○ Blood pressure
○ pressure and resistance
○ Pulse pressure
○ Capillary exchange
● Control of blood flow in tissues
○ Local control of blood flow
○ Nervous and hormonal control of blood flow
● Regulation of arterial pressure
○ Baroreceptor reflexes
○ Chemoreceptor reflexes
○ Hormonal mechanisms
○ Summary of regulatory mechanisms