Heart Anatomy

Front

What is the function of the Right Atrium?

Back

The Right Atrium receives deoxygenated blood returning from the body through the vena cava.

Front

What is the function of the Left Atrium?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

What is the function of the Right Ventricle?

Back

The Right Ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs through the pulmonary arteries.

Front

What is the function of the Left Ventricle?

Back

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

Front

What are the main blood vessels that return blood to the heart?

Back

The main blood vessels are the superior vena cava and inferior vena cava.

Front

What is the role of heart valves?

Back

Heart valves prevent the backward flow of blood, ensuring it moves in the correct direction.

Front

What is the pathway of blood flow through the heart?

Back

The pathway is: Right Atrium → Right Ventricle → Lungs → Left Atrium → Left Ventricle → Body.

Front

What is the Aorta?

Back

The Aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the Pulmonary Artery?

Back

The Pulmonary Artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

What is the Pulmonary Vein?

Back

The Pulmonary Vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.