Cardiovascular

Front

These vessels carry blood away from the heart.

Back

arteries

Front

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in these vessels: arteries, veins, inferior vena cava, lung capillaries.

Back

lung capillaries

Front

Brings blood to the heart from the upper portion of the body.

Back

superior vena cava

Front

Valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

Back

mitral valve

Front

Thickest walled chamber of the heart.

Back

left ventricle

Front

Valve between the left ventricle and the aorta.

Back

aortic valve

Front

These vessels carry blood to each lung from the right ventricle.

Back

pulmonary arteries

Front

Valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle.

Back

tricuspid valve

Front

Blood in the right atrium:

Back

Deoxygenated

Front

Blood in the left ventricle:

Back

Oxygenated