BIOL 2

Chapter25 Assessment of Cardiovascular Function Overview of Anatomy and Physiology • Three layers o Endocardium: inside layers o Myocardium: made up of muscle fibers and is responsible for the pumping actions o Epicardium: outer layers o Fluids can be accumulate in these layers • Four chambers o 2 atria and 2 ventricles o Hemodynamic: the use of pressure monitoring devices to directly measure cardiovascular function • Heart valves • Chambers • Heart Valves o Atrioventricular valves o S...