The function of the heart is to pump blood around the body. It lies in the chest region between the 2 lungs. It is made of cardiac muscle. This muscle contracts and relaxes regularly, throughout life.
2. The Structures of the Heart and Their Functions
You may dissect a sheep's heart at your own time at home using the video above and this website as guideline. Now, please login to Edmodo to complete and turn in 'Assignment 2: The Structures of the Heart and Their Functions'.
Other Resources:
Label the heart activity - Practice on labeling the heart.
Label the heart activity #2 - More practice on labeling the heart.
Structure of the human heart - More information on human heart.
