Heart Anatomy and Circulation

Vocabulary flashcards for heart anatomy and circulation.

Pulmonary Veins

Return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

Aorta

Receives oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to be transported to systemic cells in the body.

Atrioventricular Valves (AV)

Valves between the atrium and ventricle of each side of the heart.

Semilunar Valves

Valves at the boundary between the ventricle and its associated arterial trunk.

Tricuspid Valve

Located between the right atrium and right ventricle.

Pulmonary Semilunar Valve

Located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk.

Bicuspid Valve/Mitral Valve

Located between the left atrium and left ventricle; also known as the mitral valve.

Aortic Semilunar Valve

Located between the left ventricle and the aorta.

Pulmonary Circulation

Movement of blood to and from the lungs for gas exchange.

Systemic Circulation

Movement of blood to and from systemic cells.