Important announcement

Dear visitor,

Please note that this OpenCourseWare platform will be replaced at the end of 2026 by a new platform (under the same url ocw.tudelft.nl).

Courses and their contents that are currently available the platform will partly be migrated. URL’s for this content will change and content might be unavailable for some time. In addition, some courses will not be available anymore.

If you are linking to specific courses on this platform (for instance for your students), please take timely measures to avoid problems with access. Possible actions are:

  • Download the materials to your local platform (laptop, server)
  • For educators only (including TU Delft lecturers): Contact us at ocw@tudelft.nl and inform us what course you are using in what context (institute, program, period of use, number of students). We will research (in collaboration with the authors of the course) and decide if we will migrate the course, and if yes, can supply you with a new url.

Thank you.

1.1.1 Introduction to anatomy and physiology

In order to troubleshoot, perform repairs and test medical equipment, you must understand some important physiological and engineering principles. This module will teach you all the knowledge required in the discipline of Anatomy and Physiology to perform repairs of important devices found in the medical setting.

Learning Objectives of this module:

      • Understand the main elements and function of the Cardiovascular System.
      • Differentiate the concepts of Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and Heart Pulse
      • Understand the elements of the Respiratory System and the process of breathing
      • Understand the basics of X-rays, Ultrasound and Spectroscopy
      • Understand Preventive and Corrective maintenance of medical devices.
Back to top
[sg_popup id=6]