left atrium Flashcards
1
Q
What surface of the heart does the left atrium form?
A
the base of the heart
2
Q
What separates the components of the left atrium?
A
no distinct structures
3
Q
What are the compartments of the left atrium?
A
smooth walls of the pulmonary veins
walls of the left atrium
4
Q
What is the valve of the foramen ovale?
A
valve on the left atrial side that prevents blood from passing from the left atria to the right atria
may not be completely fused in some adults
