Label the Heart

Front

What is the function of the Superior Vena Cava?

Back

The Superior Vena Cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium of the heart.

Front

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

Back

The Right Atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What is the role of the Right Ventricle?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the Pulmonary Valve?

Back

The Pulmonary Valve prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle.

Front

What does the Inferior Vena Cava do?

Back

The Inferior Vena Cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium.

Front

What is the function of the Left Atrium?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the Left Ventricle?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the Aortic Valve?

Back

The Aortic Valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

Front

What are the Pulmonary Veins?

Back

The Pulmonary Veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

Front

What is the purpose of the Tricuspid Valve?

Back

The Tricuspid Valve prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium.