Monday, February 10, 2014
It's that time of year again when we celebrate the love of family and friends with candy, chocolate, and Valentine cards.
The most associated object with this Holiday is the heart.
Aside from being vulnerable to Cupid's arrow, this organ is essential to life for people and animals.
Included below are just a few of many interesting facts that relate to our hearts:
The heart is a very important organ in your body. Its main function is to pump blood that will travel through the blood vessels.
Your heart is located in your chest and is protected by your rib cage.
The study of the human heart and is called cardiology. Those who study it are called Cardiologists.
The heart is made up of four chambers, the left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle and right ventricle.
There are four valves in the human heart. The valves make sure that blood only goes one way, either in or out.
Heart Facts Source: Science Kids
