Heart Anatomy

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.

Front

What separates the left and right chambers of the heart?

Back

The septum separates the left and right chambers of the heart.

Front

What is the name of the valve that prevents backflow into the left atrium?

Back

The mitral valve (also known as the bicuspid valve) prevents backflow into the left atrium.

Front

What type of blood enters the right atrium?

Back

De-oxygenated blood enters the right atrium.

Front

What blood vessel carries de-oxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium?

Back

The inferior vena cava carries de-oxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary arteries?

Back

The pulmonary arteries carry de-oxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary veins?

Back

The pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

Front

What is the function of the aortic valve?

Back

The aortic valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the difference between the right and left atrium?

Back

The right atrium receives de-oxygenated blood from the body, while the left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.