Heart vs Tibia
| Property | Heart | Tibia |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Name | Cor | Os tibiae |
| Type | Organ | Bone |
| Body System | Cardiovascular | Skeletal |
| Body Region | Heart Region | Leg |
| Function | The central pump of the cardiovascular system, propelling blood through the pulmonary and systemic circuits. Beats approximately 100,000 times per day, pumping about 7,500 liters of blood daily. | The larger of the two leg bones, the tibia bears most of the weight transmitted from the femur to the foot. It provides attachment for muscles of the leg and … |
| Clinical Significance | Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Myocardial infarction results from coronary artery occlusion. Heart failure, valvular diseases, arrhythmias, and congenital heart defects are major cardiovascular conditions. | Tibial plateau fractures affect the knee joint. Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures. Stress fractures of the tibia are common in athletes and military personnel. |
| FMA ID | 7088 | 24476 |
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A muscular pump roughly the size of a fist, the heart lies in the middle mediastinum and drives blood through the pulmonary and systemic circuits. It beats about 100,000 times a day, moving some 7,500 …