Heart Anatomy

Front

What is the function of the Mitral Valve?

Back

The Mitral Valve regulates blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle, preventing backflow during ventricular contraction.

Front

What is the role of the Right Atrium in the heart?

Back

The Right Atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior vena cavae and pumps it into the right ventricle.

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 Pulmonic Valve?

Back

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

Front

What is the Left Atrium's role in the circulatory system?

Back

The Left Atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins and pumps it into the left ventricle.

Front

What are the four main chambers of the heart?

Back

The four main chambers are the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.

Front

What is the purpose of heart valves?

Back

Heart valves ensure unidirectional blood flow through the heart and prevent backflow.

Front

What is the difference between the right and left ventricles?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs, while the left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the role of the Aorta?

Back

The Aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the systemic circulation.

Front

What is the significance of the Septum in the heart?

Back

The Septum is a muscular wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.