Cardiac Physiology

Functional Anatomy of the Heart

• Location of the Heart
• Layers of the Heart
• Chambers of the Heart
• Surface Features of the Heart
• Structural Features of the Heart Chambers
• Systemic and Pulmonary Circulations
• Heart Valves
• Blood Flow through the Heart
• Cardiac Conduction System

Physiology of the Heart

• Cardiac Cycle
• Cardiac Output
• Volumes and Pressures During the Cardiac Cycle
• Excitable Cells
• Autorhythmic Fibers
• Cardiac Muscle Twitch
• Cardiac Muscle Action Potential
• Electrocardiogram
• Myocardial Contractility