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Anatomy of the Heart Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video quickly introduces the basic anatomy of the heart and reviews how it functions.
- Essentially, the heart is a pump.
- The heart is made up of three types of tissues: the pericardium, myocardium, and endocardium. The video discusses these layers in detail.
- The heart is anchored to the diaphragm and the great vessels, so it does not move.
- Heart muscle cells are different than traditional muscle cells. They connect end to end and branch. That adds strength to the heart. It also provides better action potentials.
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