Heart Anatomy

Front

What is the function of the Pulmonary Valve?

Back

The Pulmonary Valve controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery, preventing backflow into the heart.

Front

What is the primary function of the Left Ventricle?

Back

The Left Ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, supplying the body with oxygen-rich blood.

Front

What do the Superior and Inferior Vena Cava do?

Back

The Superior and Inferior Vena Cava are large veins that carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the right atrium of the heart.

Front

What is the role of the Pulmonary Artery?

Back

The Pulmonary Artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the function of the Right Ventricle?

Back

The Right Ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary artery, sending it to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the role of the Left Atrium?

Back

The Left Atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins and pumps it into the left ventricle.

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 and pumps it into the right ventricle.

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 Bicuspid (Mitral) Valve?

Back

The Bicuspid (Mitral) Valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle, preventing backflow of blood into the atrium.

Front

What is the Tricuspid Valve?

Back

The Tricuspid Valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood into the atrium.