Heart Model and Diagram
Microscopic View of Tissue
Heart Lamp

Code Number: 11A10.30

Demo Title: Model of the Human Heart

Condition: Good

Principle: Physiology

Area of Study: Physiology, Biology

Equipment: 

Human Heart Model.

Procedure:

No advanced notice required.  Parts of the heart are numbered and an explanation of these parts can be found in the file.

References:

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University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Question #203

University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Answer #203