Human Heart Gross 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 cavae.

Front

What is the role of the superior vena cava?

Back

The superior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body (head, neck, arms) to the right atrium.

Front

What is the function of the inferior vena cava?

Back

The inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body (trunk and legs) to the right atrium.

Front

What is the role 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 left ventricle?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the right ventricle?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs through the pulmonary artery.

Front

What is the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the pulmonary artery?

Back

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the pulmonary vein?

Back

The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

Front

What is the function of the tricuspid valve?

Back

The tricuspid valve prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium during contraction.