LibGuides: Human Body Systems: Circulatory System

Circulatory/Cardiovascular System Resources

Britannica: Circulatory (Cardiovascular) System
Heart and Circulatory System
Video About Circulation
The circulatory system consisting of the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins, is the pumping mechanism that transports blood throughout the body.

Other Helpful Websites

General Information About the Cardiovascular System

Blood, Heart, & Circulation
Medline Plus: Provides an overview of the cardiovascular system - includes information about cardiovascular topics and diseases.
Heart Disease
MEDLINE Plus
InnerBody: Cardiovascular System
Provides an overview of the cardiovascular system - includes information about anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
Vascular Disease
MEDLINE Plus

Examples of Books Available in the Library

Learning about the circulatory and lymphatic systems by John C. Gold
Call Number: 612.1 GOL

ISBN: 9781464402340

Publication Date: 2013

Learn amazing facts about the Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems and discover how the work together to keep us alive
Heart and blood : injury, illness and health by Carol Ballard
Call Number: 612.1 BAL

ISBN: 1403401969

Publication Date: 2003

Presents an introduction to the heart and blood, explaining what they are, how they work, and their function in the human body; looks at some of the illnesses and injuries thatcan affect the heart and blood; and offers advice on how to keep them healthy.
The circulatory system by Regina Avraham
Call Number: 612.1 AVR

ISBN: 0791055191

Publication Date: 2000

Describes the organs of the circulatory system and their function. Also discusses heart problems and how they may be avoided.
Understanding the Heart, Lungs, and Blood by Sarah Levete
Call Number: 612.1 LEV

ISBN: 1435896904

Publication Date: 2009-12-30

The heart, the lungs, and their respective body systems control some of the most pivotal and life-sustaining processes. This book breathes new life into the workings of these important body systems and processes through detailed illustrations and eye-catching photographs.

Additional Resources

Anatomy: Cardiovascular system

This website from the Texas Heart Institute provides an easy to follow overview of the parts of the cardiovascular system.

Cardiovascular System (includes models)

A more detailed source - it includes interactive models in both 2D and 3D.
Circulatory System

A brief overview/introduction to the circulatory system, with links to more specific information on the various elements of the system. Ignore the range of advertisements that are present.
Circulatory System: Facts, Function & Diseases

A potentially useful article - just ignore the various advertisements.

Circulatory System

Information About Diseases

Britannica - Human Disease

Additional YouTube Videos

Beating of a Heart Cell
Circulatory System Podcast Video
Circulatory & Respiratory Systems - CrashCourse
Follow the circulatory and respiratory systems as they deliver oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from cells, and help make it possible for our bodies to function.
The Heart: Under Pressure
The Heart and Circulatory System - How They Work

Inner Body

Inner Body: With both male and female examples as well as 2D and 3D interactive views, the InnerBody website allows for an in-depth examination and navigation of the human cardiovascular system.