READING
1 - THE STRUCTURE OF THE HEART
Click the link to learn more about the heart's
anatomy. You will be responsible for the following
information: 1. Names of heart's chambers. 2.
Names of heart's valves. 3. Pathway of blood flow
through the left and right side of the heart.
READING 2 - HEART RATE & BLOOD PRESSURE
Click the link to learn more about your heart
rate and blood pressure measurements. You are responsible for the following
information: 1. Average resting heart rates 2. Systolic and diastolic blood
pressure terminology 3. Hypertension.
READING 3 - LISTEN TO THE HEARTBEATS
If you have a speaker on your computer, you will
be able to listen to actual heart beats. This is designed to be an educational
lab to help you learn more about heart sounds and patterns.
READING 4 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Click the link to learn more about the purpose
of echocardiography.
READING 5 - ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY
Click the link to learn more about the purpose
of electrocardiography.
Using this web site, 1. Click on "Human Anatomy
On-Line." 2. Click on "Interactive Anatomy."
3. Click on the picture on the muscular system.
Using the "hot spots" on the model, or using the
"search" boxes, identify the general location
of the following major muscle groups along with being
able to name a weight training machine or calisthenics
that would strengthen each muscle (you will
have to look in the Furman Fitness Center to
find the appropriate machines):
Front View: 1. biceps
2. deltoids
3. pectoralis major
4. rectus abdominus
5. rectus femoris
Back View:
6. triceps
7. latissimus dorsi
8. gluteus maximus
9. biceps femoris
10. gastrocnemius
READING 7 - CORONARY HEART DISEASE
Click this link to see an animation of how the heart's arterial system can clog due to poor wellness habits. You are responsible for defining and identifying the major causes of CHD.
READING 8 - CHOLESTEROL AND CHD
Click this link to see an animation of how cholesterol can impact the cardiovascular system. You are responsible for identifying the major types of blood cholesterol and the role they play with respect to CHD.
Click this link to see an animation of how a heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs. You are responsible for describing the causes of a MI and why it occurs physiologically speaking.
Click this link to see an animation of how angioplasty is used to treat CHD. You are responsible for describing the main purpose and general procedure for angioplasty.
Click this link to see an animation of how a bypass is performed. You are responsible for describing the main purpose and general procedure for bypass operations.