Heart Anatomy

Front

What is the function of the right atrium?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the superior vena cava?

Back

The superior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the right atrium.

Front

What is the descending aorta?

Back

The descending aorta is a large artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the lower half of the body.

Front

What does the term 'ventral view' refer to in heart anatomy?

Back

The ventral view refers to the front view of the heart.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary veins?

Back

The pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta for distribution to the body.

Front

What is the pulmonary trunk?

Back

The pulmonary trunk is a large vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

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

Back

The superior vena cava collects blood from the upper body, while the inferior vena cava collects blood from the lower body.

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the right pulmonary artery?

Back

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