Questions and Answers
What is the role of the Superior Vena Cava?
What is the function of the Right Ventricle?
What is the purpose of the Left Atrium?
What is the Atrioventricular/Tricuspid Valve?
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What is the Atrioventricular/Mitral Valve?
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What is the function of the Septum?
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What is the purpose of the Right Atrium?
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What are Semi-lunar Valves?
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What is the function of the Left Pulmonary Veins?
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What is the function of the Right Pulmonary Veins?
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What is the function of the Left Pulmonary Arteries?
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What is the function of the Right Pulmonary Arteries?
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What is the role of the Left Ventricle?
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What is the function of the Aorta?
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What is the function of the Inferior Vena Cava?
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Study Notes
Heart Anatomy Terms
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Superior Vena Cava
- Major vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium.
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Right Ventricle
- Chamber of the heart responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary arteries.
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Left Atrium
- Chamber that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins and transfers it to the left ventricle.
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Atrioventricular/Tricuspid Valve
- Valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle, prevents backflow of blood during ventricular contraction.
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Atrioventricular/Mitral Valve
- Valve situated between the left atrium and left ventricle, ensures one-way blood flow from atrium to ventricle.
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Septum
- Muscular wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart, prevents mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
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Right Atrium
- Receives deoxygenated blood from the body via the superior and inferior vena cavae and directs it to the right ventricle.
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Semi-lunar Valves
- Valves located at the exit of the ventricles (pulmonary and aortic), prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles after contraction.
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Left Pulmonary Veins
- Four veins that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.
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Right Pulmonary Veins
- Four veins that transport oxygenated blood from the right lung to the left atrium.
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Left Pulmonary Arteries
- Two arteries that carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the left lung for oxygenation.
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Right Pulmonary Arteries
- Two arteries that lead deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the right lung for oxygenation.
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Left Ventricle
- Chamber of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta to supply the body; possesses thick muscular walls for strong contractions.
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Aorta
- The largest artery in the body, distributes oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to all parts of the body.
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Inferior Vena Cava
- Major vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium.
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Test your knowledge of the human heart anatomy by labeling the key parts of the heart diagram. This quiz includes terms such as veins, atriums, ventricles, and valves. Perfect for biology students or anyone interested in human physiology!
