Heart diagram flashcardizz

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What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, distributing it to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the Brachiocephalic artery?

Back

The Brachiocephalic artery is a major artery that branches off the aorta and supplies blood to the right arm and the head and neck.

Front

What does the Inferior Vena Cava do?

Back

The Inferior Vena Cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the right atrium of the heart.

Front

What is the role of the tricuspid valve?

Back

The tricuspid valve controls blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle, preventing backflow during contraction.

Front

What is the Left Common Carotid artery?

Back

The Left Common Carotid artery is a major artery that supplies blood to the left side of the head and neck.

Front

What is the purpose of the pulmonary trunk?

Back

The pulmonary trunk carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What is coronary circulation?

Back

Coronary circulation refers to the flow of blood to and from the tissues of the heart, supplied by coronary arteries.

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What is the significance of the apex of the heart?

Back

The apex of the heart is the pointed end of the heart, which points downwards and to the left, and is important for heart orientation.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary semilunar valve?

Back

The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle.