Label Heart

Front

What is the function of the Right Pulmonary Artery?

Back

The Right Pulmonary Artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the right lung for oxygenation.

Front

What chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

Back

Right Atrium.

Front

What is the role of the Right Ventricle?

Back

The Right Ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery.

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 of the heart.

Front

What is the function of the Aortic Valve?

Back

The Aortic Valve opens to allow oxygenated blood to flow from the left ventricle into the aorta, preventing backflow into the ventricle.

Front

What is the Apex of the heart?

Back

The Apex is the pointed tip of the heart, located at the bottom, and is formed by the left ventricle.

Front

What is the function of the Pulmonary Valve?

Back

The Pulmonary Valve controls blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery, preventing backflow into the ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the Left Atrium?

Back

The Left Atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins.

Front

What is the function of the Left Ventricle?

Back

The Left Ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body through the aorta.

Front

What is the Tricuspid Valve?

Back

The Tricuspid Valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood into the atrium during ventricular contraction.