2021 Heart Flashcard 1

Front

What are the blood receiving chambers of the heart?

Back

Atria

Front

Which heart valves are associated with chordae tendineae and papillary muscles?

Back

Atrioventricular (AV) Valves

Front

What is the function of heart valves?

Back

To keep blood flowing in one direction.

Front

What is the AV valve located on the right side of the heart?

Back

Tricuspid

Front

Where are atrioventricular valves located?

Back

Between the atria and ventricles.

Front

What is the role of the ventricles in the heart?

Back

To pump blood out of the heart.

Front

What is the main function of the aorta?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the difference between the right and left atrium?

Back

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body, while the left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Front

What is the purpose of the pulmonary artery?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

What are semilunar valves?

Back

Valves located at the exit of the ventricles that prevent backflow of blood.