Cardiac Anatomy Review Flashcards (set B)

Front

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body?

Back

aorta

Front

#14

Back

superior vena cava

Front

What carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?

Back

pulmonary artery

Front

#13

Back

right atrium

Front

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?

Back

left ventricle

Front

Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

Back

pulmonary veins

Front

Which valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle?

Back

tricuspid valve

Front

#7

Back

mitral/bicuspid valve

Front

Which valve prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle?

Back

pulmonary valve

Front

What is the pointed end of the heart called?

Back

apex