Upon completion of this learning program, you will be able to::

• Summarize the roles of the components of the cardiovascular system.
• Describe the structural features of the heart.
• Identify the different types of blood vessels.
• Recall the organization of the major arteries.
• Recall the organization of the major veins.

1. Welcome
   1. Disclaimer
   2. Introduction
   3. Learning Objectives
2. The Heart
   1. Heart Structure
   2. Chambers of the Heart
   3. Heart Wall
   4. Progress Check
   5. Heart Valves
   6. Coronary Circulation
   7. Coronary Arteries
   8. Coronary Veins
   9. Coronary Sinus
   10. Cardiac Skeleton Function
   11. Cardiac Skeleton Structure
   12. Progress Check
   13. Section Summary
3. The Blood Vessels
   1. Vessel Types – Arteries
   2. Pop Quiz
   3. Vessel Types – Veins
   4. Vessel Types – Capillaries
   5. Progress Check
   6. Section Summary
4. The Major Arteries
   1. The Aorta
   2. The Ascending Aorta
   3. Arch of the Aorta
   4. Progress Check
   5. The Thoracic Aorta
   6. The Abdominal Aorta
   7. The Common Iliac Arteries
   8. Progress Check
   9. Section Summary
5. The Major Veins
   1. Principal Veins of the Systemic Circulation
   2. Veins of the Head and Neck
   3. Veins of the Limbs
   4. Pop Quiz
   5. Veins of the Thorax
   6. Veins of the Abdomen and Pelvis
   7. The Hepatic Portal Vein
   8. Progress Check
   9. Section Summary
6. Test Your Acquired Knowledge
   1. Summary
   2. Final Assessment
7. End of Program
8. Glossary
9. References