Gross Anatomy Examination

PBS 1.2.5

Gross Anatomy Examination

• After you examined the brain, the medical examiner performed a gross exam of all other major internal organs.

• We will look closely at her heart to see if she had any disease/damage that may have contributed to her death.

Have a Heart

Have a Heart

• Cardiovascular system consists of the ______________ & _______________________________
• What are the different types of blood vessels?

• What is it transporting?

• Open up 1.2.5 > Viewing the Heart > Step 1 > open up the biodigital of the heart in a separate tab.

• Explore the different parts of the heart.

• Fill in the heart box diagram provided.

Your Turn - Have a Heart

System circulation Left heart Body Right heart

Pulmonary circulation Right heart Lungs Left heart

Anatomy & Physiology of the Heart: 2 Routes of Circulation

Draw the Heart!

• Next, will complete a heart dissection and it will be included on the upcoming lab practical.

• Complete the heart dissection prelab PRIOR to class tomorrow.

Heart Dissection

• Complete step 11 - write a paragraph that describes what happens to a RBC as it moves from the right atria of the heart through the body. What structures will it pass through? How will it interact with oxygen? Make sure to include the word hemoglobin in your response.

Your Turn!

• Take a look at the diseased hearts at the back of the room
• Look for abnormalities
• Take notes on patient history
• Complete research to help you determine the diseases/disorders that may have caused the structural abnormalities in these hearts
• Answer reflection question

After Heart Dissection

• Look at Anna’s heart - does it look normal? Are there any structural abnormalities?
• View the medical examiner's full internal examination report.
• Update your autopsy report
• Answer conclusion questions

Anna’s Heart