ANATOMICAL FEATURES OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Keywords:
cardiovascular system, heart anatomy, arteries, veins, capillaries, circulation, cardiac structure.Abstract
The cardiovascular system is one of the most essential and complex systems of the human body. It ensures the continuous circulation of blood, enabling the transport of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and metabolic products between tissues and organs. The system consists primarily of the heart and blood vessels, which function together to maintain physiological balance and cellular activity. This article examines the anatomical characteristics of the cardiovascular system, focusing on the structural organization of the heart, blood vessels, coronary circulation, and cardiac conduction system. Understanding the anatomy of the cardiovascular system is fundamental for medical sciences because many pathological conditions originate from structural and functional abnormalities within this system.
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