Anatomy of the Heart

Front

What is the function of the Right Ventricle?

Back

The Right Ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the function of the Left Ventricle?

Back

The Left Ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the function of the Right Atrium?

Back

The Right Atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior vena cavae.

Front

What is the function of the Left Atrium?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the Tricuspid Valve?

Back

The Tricuspid Valve prevents backflow of blood from the Right Ventricle to the Right Atrium.

Front

What is the role of the Bicuspid (Mitral) Valve?

Back

The Bicuspid Valve prevents backflow of blood from the Left Ventricle to the Left Atrium.

Front

What is the role of the Aortic Semilunar Valve?

Back

The Aortic Semilunar Valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the Left Ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the Pulmonary Semilunar Valve?

Back

The Pulmonary Semilunar Valve prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the Right Ventricle.

Front

What is the pathway of blood flow through the heart?

Back

Blood flows from the body to the Right Atrium, to the Right Ventricle, to the lungs, to the Left Atrium, to the Left Ventricle, and then to the body.

Front

What is the significance of the septum in the heart?

Back

The septum separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.