Parts of the Heart

Front

What is the function of the Aorta?

Back

The Aorta is the largest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the role of the Bicuspid Valve?

Back

The Bicuspid Valve, also known as the Mitral Valve, controls blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Front

What does the Pulmonary Valve do?

Back

The Pulmonary Valve regulates blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary arteries, which carry blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the purpose of the Left Atrium?

Back

The Left Atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the pulmonary veins.

Front

What is the function of the Inferior Vena Cava?

Back

The Inferior Vena Cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the heart.

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 function of the Tricuspid Valve?

Back

The Tricuspid Valve controls blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle.

Front

What is the purpose 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 Right Ventricle?

Back

The Right Ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs through the pulmonary arteries.

Front

What is the function of the Left Ventricle?

Back

The Left Ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body through the aorta.