Heart Flow

Front

What is the function of the left atrium in the heart?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it into the left ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the tricuspid valve?

Back

The tricuspid valve prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

Front

What is the function of the bicuspid (mitral) valve?

Back

The bicuspid valve prevents backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium.

Front

What is the superior vena cava?

Back

The superior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium.

Front

What is the inferior vena cava?

Back

The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary veins?

Back

Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

Back

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the aortic semilunar valve?

Back

The aortic semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

Front

What is the role of heart valves?

Back

Heart valves prevent the backflow of blood, ensuring it flows in one direction through the heart.

Front

What is the function of the right ventricle?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery.