Heart Anatomy

Front

This chamber of the heart RECEIVES blood returning from the body.

Back

Right Atrium

Front

Veins carry blood _____________ the heart.

Back

toward, back, to, back to, towards

Front

Identify the chamber that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Back

Left atrium

Front

Identify the chamber that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Back

Right ventricle

Front

True or False: Valves close to prevent the backward flow of blood.

Back

True

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

To pump oxygenated blood to the body.

Front

What is the function of the right atrium?

Back

To receive deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What separates the left and right sides of the heart?

Back

The septum.

Front

What is the role of heart valves?

Back

To ensure one-way blood flow through the heart.

Front

Identify the chamber that pumps oxygenated blood to the body.

Back

Left ventricle