Chapter 16: Circulatory System

Chapter Outline

Chapter 16: Circulatory System

  1. Functions and Major Components of the Circulatory System p. 521
    1. Functions of the Circulatory System p. 521
    2. Major Components of the Circulatory System p. 521

  2. Blood p. 523
    1. Formed Elements of Blood p. 524
    2. Hemopoiesis p. 528
    3. Blood Plasma p. 528

  3. Heart p. 529
    1. Location and General Description p. 529
    2. Heart Wall p. 529
    3. Chambers and Valves p. 529
    4. Circulatory Routes p. 534
    5. Conduction System of the Heart p. 535
    6. Electrocardiogram p. 536
    7. Heart Sounds p. 537

  4. Blood Vessels p. 538
    1. Arteries p. 538
    2. Capillaries p. 538
    3. Veins p. 540
    4. Blood Pressure p. 541

  5. Principal Arteries of the Body p. 542
    1. Aortic Arch p. 542
    2. Arteries of the Neck and Head p. 544
    3. Arteries of the Shoulder and Upper Extremity p. 547
    4. Branches of the Thoracic Portion of the Aorta p. 548
    5. Branches of the Abdominal Portion of the Aorta p. 549
    6. Arteries of the Pelvis and Lower Extremity p. 550

  6. Principal Veins of the Body p 554
    1. Veins Draining the Had and Neck p. 556
    2. Veins of the Upper Extremity p. 556
    3. Veins of the Thorax p. 557
    4. Veins of the Lower Extremity p. 557
    5. Veins of the Abdominal Region p. 558
    6. Hepatic Portal System p. 558

  7. Fetal Circulation p 560

  8. Lymphatic System p. 562
    1. Lymph and Lymphatic Vessels p. 562
    2. Lymph Nodes p. 564
    3. Other Lymphoid Organs p. 565
    4. Cardiovascular Assessment p. 567
    5. Blood Disorders p. 572
    6. Heart Diseases p. 572
    7. Vascular Disorders p. 574
    8. Disorders of the Lymphatic System p. 575
    9. Trauma to the Circulatory System p. 576

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