The conduction system of the heart includes the sinoatrial node, atrioventricular node, bundle of His, and Purkinje fibers. The sinoatrial node initiates electrical impulses to contract the atria. The atrioventricular node delays transmission of impulses to allow full atrial contraction before ventricular contraction. Electrical signals travel through the bundle of His and Purkinje fibers to contract the ventricles. The conduction system maintains proper heart rhythm and function by initiating and distributing impulses throughout the heart.