Overview of the Heart

Anatomy Size, shape, location and orientation Covering of the heart Pericardium fibrous pericardium parietal pericardium Visceral layer (epicardium) *pericardial cavity between parietal & visceral layer Layers of heart wall. Epicardium Myocardium Endocardium 4 heart chambers Rt ventricle Lt ventricle Rt atrium Lt atrium Pathway of blood through the heart Systemic circulation Pulmonary circulation Coronary circulation … Continue reading