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THE MADAM C. J. WALKER SCHOOLS

1. SYSTOLE-The period of contraction of the cardiac muscle. Systolic pressure is the pressure exerted in the period of contraction.

2. DISASTOLE-The period of expansion of the cardiac muscle. Diastolic pressure is the pressure exerted in the period of expansion.

3. PERIOD OF REST-The interval between the Systole and Diastole periods.

CARDIAC CYCLE-The above three periods. Corresponding to a heart beat.

The average complete heart beat of a man at rest is 72 times a minute. Some individuals have lower and others a higher average. The heart beat of women is more rapid than in men.

HEART MURMURS-Unusual, obscure, irregular heart sounds.

THE PULSE-The alternate expansion and contraction of an artery. The average pulse for men is 65 to 70 per minutes-70 to 80 for women.

INTERMITTENT PULSE-Missing pulsations at regular or irregular intervals.

BLOOD PRESSURE-The pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. Usually applied to the pressure in the large arteries. Normal for men 120 SYSTOLIC, 80 DIASTOLIC. For woman 110 SYSTOLIC, 65 DIASTOLIC. This may vary in healthy individuals as well as during periods of work, fatigue and illness.

ARTERIES AND VEINS OF THE HEAD, FACE AND NECK
The principal sources of blood supply of the head and neck are the two COMMON CAROTID arteries, located on either side of the neck near the "Adam's Apple." Each artery divides into two branches, known as the (1) EXTERNAL CAROTID, and (2) INTERNAL CAROTID.

The internal carotid have many branches and supply the brain, eyes and the cranial cavity.

Each external cartoid artery has nine main branches which divide into many smaller branches and supply the superficial part of the head, face, and portions of the neck. Those arteries with which the beautician is concerned in her practice of facial massage and the parts they supply are as follows:

1. Occipital; supplies the neck and back of head.

2. Posterior Auricular: supplies the back of the ears and scalp.

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