Heart Anatomy & Blood Flow

Front

What separates the right and left ventricle and prevents oxygenated blood from mixing with deoxygenated blood?

Back

Interventricular Septum

Front

Which valve is known as the mitral (bicuspid) valve?

Back

L

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body

Front

What does the aortic valve control?

Back

The flow of blood from the left ventricle to the aorta

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

Aorta

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs

Front

What is the role of the tricuspid valve?

Back

To prevent backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium

Front

What is the function of the left atrium?

Back

To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins

Front

What is the role of the right atrium?

Back

To receive deoxygenated blood from the body via the superior and inferior vena cavae

Front

What is the purpose of heart valves?

Back

To ensure unidirectional blood flow through the heart chambers