10 Questions
What structures support the leaflets of the aortic valve?
Aortic sinuses of Valsalva, inter-leaflet triangles
Where is the semilunar attachment of the aortic valve leaflets limited?
Distally by Sinotubular Junction
How are the aortic sinuses and leaflets named?
Right, left, and non-coronary based on origins of coronary arteries
Which areas are incorporated into the semilunar attachments of the aortic valve leaflets?
Interventricular septum and pericardial space
Which part of the heart does the second triangle face in the left ventricular outflow tract?
Right ventricle
Which part of the heart does the first triangle have a base continuous with?
Fibrous aortic–mitral curtain
What comprises two-thirds of the widest circumference of the aortic root?
Muscular portion and fibroelastic tissue
What is found at the base of the second triangle in the left ventricular outflow tract?
Interventricular septum
What primarily supports two of the three aortic valve leaflets?
Fibroelastic tissue and muscles
How many rings are found within the aortic root, and what do they support?
No rings found within the aortic root
Learn about the differences between the right and left atrium as well as the right and left ventricle in the heart. Understand their functions, structures, and the direction of blood flow in each chamber.
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