Heart Anatomy

Front

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

Back

Septum

Front

What is the name of the chamber that pumps blood to the lungs?

Back

Right ventricle

Front

Identify the valve that controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery.

Back

Pulmonary valve

Front

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

Back

Right atrium

Front

Where does blood go after it leaves the right atrium?

Back

It goes to the right ventricle.

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body.

Front

What is the role of the mitral valve?

Back

The mitral valve controls blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Front

What type of blood does the right atrium receive?

Back

Deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What is the main function of the left ventricle?

Back

To pump oxygenated blood to the body.

Front

What is the purpose of the tricuspid valve?

Back

To prevent backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium.