Heart Anatomy Flashcards

Front

Atria

Back

The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins and pump it into the ventricles.

Front

Ventricles

Back

The two lower chambers of the heart that receive blood from the atria and pump it out to the arteries.

Front

Bicuspid Valve

Back

Also known as the mitral valve, it is located between the left atrium and left ventricle and ensures one-way blood flow.

Front

Tricuspid Valve

Back

The valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood.

Front

Aortic Valve

Back

The valve that controls blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta.

Front

Pulmonary Valve

Back

The valve that controls blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary arteries.

Front

Superior Vena Cava

Back

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the right atrium.

Front

Inferior Vena Cava

Back

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the right atrium.

Front

Pulmonary Vein

Back

The veins that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

Front

Pulmonary Artery

Back

The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.