Heart Anatomy and Circuitry '25

Front

What is the function of the Bicuspid valve?

Back

The Bicuspid valve, also known as the Mitral valve, allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle and prevents backflow into the atrium.

Front

What is the role of the Superior Vena Cava?

Back

The Superior Vena Cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body back to the right atrium of the heart.

Front

What is the function of the Aorta?

Back

The Aorta is the largest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the Pericardium?

Back

The Pericardium is a double-walled sac that encloses the heart, providing protection and reducing friction during heartbeats.

Front

Which side of the heart contains oxygen-rich blood?

Back

The left side of the heart contains oxygen-rich blood.

Front

What is the Pulmonary Trunk?

Back

The Pulmonary Trunk is a large vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the function of the Right Pulmonary Artery?

Back

The Right Pulmonary Artery carries deoxygenated blood from the pulmonary trunk to the right lung.

Front

What is the difference between the Right and Left Atrium?

Back

The Right Atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body, while the Left Atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Front

What is the Myocardium?

Back

The Myocardium is the muscular layer of the heart responsible for contracting and pumping blood.

Front

What is the function of the Tricuspid valve?

Back

The Tricuspid valve controls blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle and prevents backflow into the atrium.