Cardiac Pathology Lesson 1: The Basics of Cardiac Pathology


Objectives

  • Learn the histology of the heart and the function of the purkinje fibers

  • Be able to differentiate between endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium

  • Differentiate between skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle

  • Learn about the structure of arteries and veins

  • Be able to describe the difference elastic and muscular arteries, small arteries, veins, arterioles, and capillaries


To Do List:

  • Take pre-module quiz

  • Watch assigned videos

  • Take post-lesson quiz


Pre-lesson assessment


Heart Histology: Skeletal Muscle vs. Smooth Muscle vs. Cardiac Muscle


Heart Histology: Overview


Heart Histology: Connective Tissue Layers


Heart Histology: Purkinje Fibers



Heart Histology: Vasculature

Post-module assessment:

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