Cardiology I

Lecture Description

In this lecture, Professor Diamond begins an in depth discussion of the cardiac system. She notes how the unique structure of cardiac muscle as intercalated disks enables the transfer of electrical impulses through the cardiac muscle. Professor Diamond describes the differences between systemic and pulmonary circulation. She introduces the components of the heart, discussing the right and left atrium and right and left ventricle, and describes how pulmonary and systemic circulation flow through these chambers. She then reviews the size and location of the heart, before discussing its structure. She begins her review of the heart's structure by describing the pericardium, or coverings of the heart, and how they function, anchoring the heart and reducing friction. She then describes the inner structure of the heart in detail, describing specific characteristics of each atrium and ventricle.

Course Description

The functional anatomy of the human body as revealed by gross and microscopic examination.

Course Index

1. Introduction and Background for General Human Anatomy
2. The Human Brain and Muscular System
3. Muscular System II
4. Muscular System III
5. Muscular System IV
6. Muscular System V; Digestive System I
7. Digestive System II
8. Digestive System III; Liver I
9. Liver II
10. Digestive System IV; Hematology I
11. Hematology II
12. Cardiology I
13. Cardiology II
14. Blood - Vascular System I
15. Vascular System II; Lymphatic System
16. Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph; Respiratory System I
17. Respiratory System II
18. Respiratory System III, Nervous System I
19. Nervous System II
20. Nervous System III
21. Nervous System IV
22. Nervous System V
23. Nervous System VI
24. Nervous System VII
25. Nervous System VIII
26. Nervous System IX
27. Nervous System X
28. Nervous System XI
29. Nervous System XII: Inner Ear; Urinary System I
30. Urinary System II; Endocrine System I
31. Endocrine System II
32. Endocrine System III
33. Female Reproductive System
34. Male Reproductive System I
35. Male Reproductive System II; Integumentary System I
36. Integumentary System II, Course Review