Heart Anatomy

Front

What is the function of the right ventricle?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the role of the right atrium?

Back

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior vena cavae.

Front

What is the purpose of the pulmonary artery?

Back

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body.

Front

What is the difference between the superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava?

Back

The superior vena cava carries blood from the upper body to the right atrium, while the inferior vena cava carries blood from the lower body.

Front

What type of blood do pulmonary veins carry?

Back

Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

Front

What is the significance of the septum in the heart?

Back

The septum separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Front

What is the role of heart valves?

Back

Heart valves ensure unidirectional blood flow through the heart chambers.

Front

What is the function of the coronary arteries?

Back

Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle itself.