The Heart
The Heart
The Heart
Syllabus Objectives
• describe the structure of the heart and how it
functions
• explain how the heart rate changes during
exercise and under the influence of adrenaline
• understand the general structure of the
circulation system to include the blood vessels
to and from the heart, the lungs, the liver and
the kidneys
Internal Structure of the Heart
Pulmonary
artery
Vena cava Semi lunar
valve FROM THE
FROM THE LUNGS
BODY
Pulmonary vein
Right atrium
Left atrium
Bicuspid valve
Tricuspid valve
Tendon
Left ventricle
Right
ventricle