Heart Anatomy and Blood Flow

Front

What chamber of the heart does carbon dioxide rich blood enter?

Back

Right Atrium

Front

Which chamber receives oxygen rich blood from the lungs?

Back

Left Atrium

Front

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

Back

Inferior Vena Cava

Front

What structure in the heart allows for one-way flow of blood?

Back

Valves

Front

What is the name of the valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle?

Back

Tricuspid Valve

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

Pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.

Front

What is the role of the right ventricle?

Back

Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the purpose of the bicuspid (mitral) valve?

Back

Prevents backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium.

Front

What is the pathway of blood flow starting from the body to the heart?

Back

Body -> Superior/Inferior Vena Cava -> Right Atrium -> Right Ventricle -> Pulmonary Arteries -> Lungs.

Front

What is the pathway of blood flow from the lungs back to the heart?

Back

Lungs -> Pulmonary Veins -> Left Atrium -> Left Ventricle -> Aorta -> Body.