Cardio Flashcard 3

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What is the anterior side of the heart?

Back

The anterior side of the heart refers to the front part of the heart, typically facing the chest wall.

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 role of the Vena Cava?

Back

The Vena Cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the right atrium of the heart.

Front

What does the Pulmonary Artery do?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the Pulmonary Vein?

Back

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

Front

What is the Right Atrium?

Back

The Right Atrium is one of the four chambers of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the Vena Cava.

Front

What is the Left Atrium?

Back

The Left Atrium is one of the four chambers of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the Pulmonary Veins.

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What is the Left Ventricle?

Back

The Left Ventricle is the chamber of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the Aorta.

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What is the Right Ventricle?

Back

The Right Ventricle is the chamber of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs through the Pulmonary Artery.

Front

What is the significance of the heart valves?

Back

Heart valves ensure unidirectional blood flow through the heart chambers, preventing backflow.