This is the first article in a new series on the anatomy and physiology of ageing. The series explores normal age-related changes that occur in the anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems ...

This article, the first part of three, explores the normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system - arteries and veins - including the main arteries and veins and blood pressure recording ...

Heart rate is measured in beats per minute (bpm). During exercise the heart rate increases so that sufficient blood is taken to the working muscles to provide them with enough nutrients and oxygen. An ...