Heart Anatomy Functions

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superior vena cava

large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the head and neck to the right atrium

<p>large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the head and neck to the right atrium</p>
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inferior vena cava

large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium

<p>large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium</p>
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right atrium

superior chamber of the heart that recieves deoxygenated blood from the body

<p>superior chamber of the heart that recieves deoxygenated blood from the body</p>
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left atrium

superior chamber of the heart that recieves oxygenated blood from the lungs

<p>superior chamber of the heart that recieves oxygenated blood from the lungs</p>
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tricuspid valve

located between the right atrium and right ventricle

<p>located between the right atrium and right ventricle</p>
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bicuspid valve or mitral valve

located between the left atrium and left ventricle

<p>located between the left atrium and left ventricle</p>
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right ventricle

inferior chamber of the heart; pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs

<p>inferior chamber of the heart; pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs</p>
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left ventricle

inferior chamber of the heart; pumps oxygenated blood to the body

<p>inferior chamber of the heart; pumps oxygenated blood to the body</p>
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pulmonary arteries

carry deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen

<p>carry deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen</p>
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pulmonary veins

carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left side of the heart

<p>carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left side of the heart</p>
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pulmonary semilunar valve

prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary arteries into the right ventricle

<p>prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary arteries into the right ventricle</p>
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aortic semilunar valve

prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle

<p>prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle</p>
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interventricular septum

wall between the ventricles; forming right and left ventricles

<p>wall between the ventricles; forming right and left ventricles</p>
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chordae tendinae

fibrous cords that attach AV valves to the wall of the heart

<p>fibrous cords that attach AV valves to the wall of the heart</p>
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aorta

largest artery in the body; carries oxygenated blood to the body

<p>largest artery in the body; carries oxygenated blood to the body</p>