Heart Anatomy

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the four main chambers of the heart?

Back

Right atrium, Right ventricle, Left atrium, Left ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the right atrium?

Back

To receive deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What is the role of the left atrium?

Back

To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

To pump oxygenated blood to the body.

Front

What is the function of the right ventricle?

Back

To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Front

What are valves in the heart?

Back

Flaps of tissue that prevent blood from flowing backward.

Front

What is the purpose of the septum in the heart?

Back

To separate the left and right sides of the heart.

Front

What are arteries?

Back

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What are veins?

Back

Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart.