Questions and Answers
What is the function of the pulmonary veins?
Which chamber of the heart is referred to as the left ventricle?
What is the function of the right ventricle?
What does the inferior vena cava do?
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What is the role of the superior vena cava?
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What function does the right atrium perform?
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What is the main function of the pulmonary arteries?
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What is the role of the left atrium?
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What is the main function of the aorta?
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Study Notes
Heart Anatomy Labels
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Pulmonary Veins: Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart, specifically entering the left atrium.
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Left Ventricle: The chamber of the heart that pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body; has the thickest walls to generate high pressure.
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Right Ventricle: The chamber responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood into the lungs for oxygenation; receives blood from the right atrium.
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Inferior Vena Cava: A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body back to the heart, entering the right atrium.
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Superior Vena Cava: A major vein that returns deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium.
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Right Atrium: The chamber that receives deoxygenated blood from the body via the superior and inferior vena cavae before sending it to the right ventricle.
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Pulmonary Arteries: Vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.
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Left Atrium: The chamber that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins and sends it to the left ventricle.
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Aorta: The largest artery in the body, it carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.
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Test your knowledge of heart anatomy by labeling key structures in this simple diagram. The quiz covers essential components such as the ventricles, atriums, and major blood vessels associated with the heart's function. Perfect for beginners in anatomy or anyone looking to refresh their knowledge.
