New PBS 1.2 Heart Anatomy

Front

What is the function of the Descending Aorta?

Back

The Descending Aorta carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the lower parts of the body.

Front

What is the Right Pulmonary Artery?

Back

The Right Pulmonary Artery transports deoxygenated blood from the heart to the right lung for oxygenation.

Front

What is the Aortic Arch?

Back

The Aortic Arch is the curved portion of the aorta that gives rise to the major arteries supplying the head, neck, and arms.

Front

What is the function of the Tricuspid Valve?

Back

The Tricuspid Valve regulates blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle, preventing backflow.

Front

What is the Pulmonic Valve?

Back

The Pulmonic Valve controls blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.

Front

What are the four chambers of the heart?

Back

The four chambers of the heart are the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the left atrium?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins.

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

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

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 function of the right ventricle?

Back

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