Soc15: The Structure Of The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
Vena Cava
A
Leads blood back to the heart into the right atrium
2
Q
Right atrium
A
Contracts and pushes blood through the tricuspid valve
3
Q
Tricuspid valve
A
Doesn’t allow blood to flow backwards
4
Q
Right ventricle
A
Contracts and pushes blood to the pulmonary artery
5
Q
Pulmonary valve
A
Allows blood to travel through the pulmonary artery. Prevents back flow
6
Q
Pulmonary artery
A
Transfers blood towards the lungs where it is oxygenated
7
Q
Pulmonary vein
A
Pushes blood back into the left atrium
8
Q
Left atrium
A
Pushes blood to the bicuspid valve
9
Q
Aortic valve
A
Carries blood into the aorta
10
Q
Aorta
A
Pumps blood around the whole body and process starts again
11
Q
Septum
A
Separates the ventricles
12
Q
Veins
A
Bring blood back to the heart
