Institute of Human Anatomy
How the Heart Changes with Exercise
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the heart and the changes that occur during exercise as well as long term adaptations of the heart and cardiovascular system.
Curated Video
Why Can’t You Clench Your Fist Right After Waking Up?
When you wake up, it takes some time to get the electrolytes flowing through the muscles in your hands again. That’s why you may not be able to make a fist right after waking up. This effect is more pronounced if you don’t wake up...
Catalyst University
The Mechanism of a Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Have you ever wondered what causes a heart attack (technical term, myocardial infarction)? In this video, we discuss the general physiological mechanism of an MI (myocardial infraction).
Catalyst University
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy How the Heart Enlarges Pathologically
In this video, we discuss hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the mechanism by which a heart enlarges in response to chronically elevated afterload and high blood pressure.
Next Animation Studio
Danish footballer Christian Eriksen to be fitted with heart-starting device
After collapsing from cardiac arrest and being resuscitated during his country’s opening European Championship game, Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen is to be fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or ICD, according...
Curated Video
The Heart and Blood Vessels: Structure and Function Explained
This is an educational video that explains the structure and function of the heart and blood vessels in the human body, as part of the circulatory system. The video provides detailed explanations of the chambers, valves, and blood...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding the Amazing Adaptations of the Heart During Exercise
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses a type of high intensity exercise, how to do it, and how often you should incorporate it into your workout routine. He also discusses the relevant anatomy and the...
Catalyst University
Heart Chamber Anatomy & Cardiac Chamber Blood Flow
In this video, we explore the basic anatomy of the heart's chambers, valves, and great vessels; and, we track the flow of blood through the chambers, valves, and major vessels (systemic and pulmonary circulation).
Mazz Media
Respiratory and Circulatory System
Through video, animation and graphics students will discover how the respiratory and circulatory systems work together to help keep us alive through a process called cellular respiration. A close-up look at the components of our blood:...
Kenhub
Cardiac muscle
Cardiac muscle tissue is found in the myocardium and is responsible for the contraction of the heart.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Heart and Blood Flow: Heart
A narrated tutorial to identify the major structures of the heart and the specific role in the overall functioning of the heart. [6:55]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Circulatory and Respiratory System: Circulatory System and Heart
Introduction to the circulatory system and the heart. [14:56]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Circulatory and Respiratory System: Meet the Heart!
Find out exactly where the heart rests in your body and what it does. [10:09]