Anatomy of the Heart

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 and pumps it into the Right Ventricle.

Front

What is the function of the Left Ventricle?

Back

The Left Ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, distributing it to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the function of the Tricuspid Valve?

Back

The Tricuspid Valve prevents backflow of blood from the Right Ventricle to the Right Atrium during ventricular contraction.

Front

What is the function of the Aortic Semilunar Valve?

Back

The Aortic Semilunar Valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the Left Ventricle after contraction.

Front

What is the function of the Aorta?

Back

The Aorta is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

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 role of the Superior Vena Cava?

Back

The Superior Vena Cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the Right Atrium.

Front

What is the role of the Inferior Vena Cava?

Back

The Inferior Vena Cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the Right Atrium.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the significance of the heart valves?

Back

Heart valves ensure unidirectional blood flow through the heart chambers, preventing backflow.