As a central part of the circulatory system, the heart is primarily responsible for pumping blood and distributing oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

Better hand grip strength may be associated with cardiac functions and structures that help reduce the risk of cardiovascular incidents, according to a new study.

Original Article Published: 28 June 2007 Brachial-ankle vs carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity as a determinant of cardiovascular structure and function W-C Yu, S-Y Chuang, Y-P Lin & C-H Chen ...

Structure of the cardiovascular system If you clench your hand into a fist, this is approximately the same size as your heart. It is located in the middle of the chest and slightly towards the left.

Learning the basics of human anatomy is challenging for schoolchildren due to its three-dimensional nature and complexity as a system. This study created educational materials for learning about and ...

The endocrine system gets some help from other organs, such as the kidneys, liver and heart, which have secondary endocrine functions. For example, the main function of the kidneys is to filter ...

Learn about and revise the cardiovascular system with this BBC Bitesize GCSE PE (OCR) study guide.