Heart Anatomy and Function

Start with heart structure

Begin with the Structure of the Heart mind map, then try the Heart Anatomy quiz. The Cardiovascular System flashcard deck offers another way to study the topic, with cards on the heart’s location, surfaces, layers and structures. Use the map to organize what you are studying, and turn to the cards when you want to focus on individual terms.

The Valves of the Heart mind map offers a more focused resource to explore alongside the structure materials. You can use it to organize your study of valves before returning to the broader heart anatomy resources.

Move on to cardiac physiology

For a closer look at physiology, try the quiz on cardiac myocytes. Its questions include statements about the resting membrane potential of these cells. The page also lists the Cardiac physiology 1 mind map and the Cardiac Function flashcard deck, giving you different formats for studying cardiac function.

The flashcard deck on cardiac physiology for physician assistant students includes terms and questions on vessels, blood velocity, cardiac output and resistance. Use the cards to focus on terms, then return to the quiz questions to practice applying what you have studied.

Use maps and quizzes together

Open a mind map first and use its headings to plan what to study. After working through a related quiz, return to the map and check the areas you found difficult. You can also use flashcards between attempts to go over individual terms.

Connect the topic to the unit

Heart Anatomy and Function is a section of the Cardiovascular System and Cardiac Function unit in Physiology. The Cardiovascular system mind map provides a broader view, including pulmonary and systemic circulation. Pair it with the heart structure resources to see how the page connects to the unit. Choose a map and a quiz to use together.