The heart beats around 100,000 times a day, pumping approximately 8 pints of blood throughout the body 24/7.This delivers oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to tissues and organs and carries away waste.

Learn about the anatomy of the heart and how its chambers, valves, and vessels work together to maintain effective blood circulation throughout the body to sustain life.

The mitral valve, also known as the bicuspid valve, helps move blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle. We’ll go over its location, function, and anatomy. You’ll also learn about the ...

Set to revolutionise medical education globally, Irish researchers are the creative brains behind the world's first 3D surface anatomy online guide. By using movement, colour, illustration and 3D ...

A UK heart surgeon has pioneered a new way to repair damaged hearts after being inspired by artist Leonardo da Vinci's medical drawings. The intricate diagrams of the heart were made by Leonardo 500 ...

Leonardo da Vinci's studies of human anatomy were hundreds of years ahead of their time - and his detailed drawings of the heart still resonate today, says a book by a cardiac surgeon.