Heart Anatomy Review

Front

The heart has ___ chambers.

Back

4

Front

Which heart valve controls the flow of blood between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

Back

Mitral (bicuspid)

Front

Identify the chamber of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood to the body.

Back

Left Ventricle

Front

The membrane that lines the chambers of the heart is called:

Back

Endocardium

Front

What is the function 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 the aortic valve?

Back

The aortic valve controls blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta.

Front

What is the primary function 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 valve?

Back

The pulmonary valve controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary arteries.

Front

What is the myocardium?

Back

The myocardium is the muscular layer of the heart responsible for contracting and pumping blood.

Front

What is the epicardium?

Back

The epicardium is the outer layer of the heart wall.