What is another name for the mitral valve?

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The question is asking for an alternative name for the mitral valve, which is a heart valve that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle.

Answer

bicuspid valve, left atrioventricular valve

The mitral valve is also referred to as the bicuspid valve and the left atrioventricular valve.

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The mitral valve is also referred to as the bicuspid valve and the left atrioventricular valve.

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The mitral valve has two flaps or cusps, hence the name 'bicuspid.' It ensures the one-way flow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

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