Heart Anatomy

Front

What is the main function of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.

Front

What separates the left and right atria?

Back

The interatrial septum separates the left and right atria.

Front

What separates the left and right ventricles?

Back

The interventricular septum separates the left and right ventricles.

Front

What is the role of pulmonary arteries?

Back

Pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of pulmonary veins?

Back

Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of heart valves?

Back

Heart valves prevent the backflow of blood within the heart.

Front

What type of blood does the aorta carry?

Back

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

Front

What type of blood do the vena cavae carry?

Back

The vena cavae carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the right atrium.

Front

What is the significance of the septum in the heart?

Back

The septum prevents the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Front

What is the function of the right atrium?

Back

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