Heart Anatomy - Applied

Front

Which side of the heart has oxygen-rich blood?

Back

Left Side

Front

Where does blood enter the right atrium come from?

Back

The body

Front

What part of the heart separates the left and right heart chambers?

Back

Septum

Front

What is the name of the chamber that receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

Back

Right atrium

Front

Identify the valve that controls blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Back

Mitral valve

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary valve?

Back

To control blood flow from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the right ventricle?

Back

To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Front

What is the name of the large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?

Back

Inferior vena cava.

Front

What is the primary function of the left ventricle?

Back

To pump oxygenated blood to the body.