The Location, Size, and Shape of the Heart
Review the location of the heart as well as it’s size and shape in this interactive tutorial and test your knowledge in the quiz.
Components of blood
When blood separates it splits into three sections: The red blood cells, the “buffy coat”, and plasma. Each section is composed of various elements.
Major system arteries of the body
Review the major systemic arteries of the body including those of the neck, arm, forearm, abdomen, pelvis, thigh, and leg in this interactive tutorial.
Phases of the Cardiac Cycle
Review how the atrioventricular and semilunar valves open and close in a full cardiac cycle in this interactive tutorial.
Coronary Arteries
The cardiac arteries run along the surface of the heart, carrying oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. Review the cardiac veins and test your knowledge.
The four chambers of the heart and their functions
Review the four chambers of the heart as well as other features in this interactive tutorial and test yourself in the quiz.
Major Blood Vessels of the Heart
The major blood vessels of the heart consist of large arteries and veins that transport blood to and from the different circulatory systems of the body.
Heart Valve Movement
The four heart valves open and close in response to pressure changes that occur in the ventricles. Review the movement of the valves in this tutorial.
How Blood Type is Determined
The blood type test is used to determine which antigenic molecules are present on RBCs. Review the procedures of the test in this interactive tutorial.
Hematocrit blood test: definition and how it is performed
The hematocrit test is used to determine the percentage of red blood cells in whole blood. Review the procedures of the test and learn why it is performed.