What Youāll Learn:
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ā Explore the anatomy of the heart, including its chambers, valves, major vessels, and surrounding structures.
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ā Understand how blood flows through the heart and cardiovascular system, including the coronary circulation.
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ā Explore common cardiovascular conditions and how changes in the heart and blood vessels can affect function.
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ā Explore the three types of muscle tissue and understand how cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscle differ.
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ā Understand how skeletal muscle is organized, including fascia, muscle fibers, connective tissue layers, and tendons.
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ā Explore how muscles adapt to exercise, including fast- and slow-twitch fibers, motor unit recruitment, and muscle growth.
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ā Understand how the heart, muscles, and nervous system work together during movement and exercise, including cardiac output and VOā max.