The Heart

Front

The top/superior portion of the heart is called the _______________________.

Back

Base

Front

What part of the cardiovascular system brings blood from the heart to the body and back to the heart?

Back

Systemic Circuit

Front

What chamber does the blood enter after returning from the lungs?

Back

Left Atrium

Front

The middle layer of the heart is the:

Back

Myocardium

Front

What chamber does the blood enter after returning from the body?

Back

Right Atrium

Front

What is the function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the four main chambers of the heart?

Back

Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the right ventricle?

Back

To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

To pump oxygenated blood to the body.

Front

What is the function of the atria?

Back

To receive blood returning to the heart.