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13 Cards in this Set
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Superior Vena Cava |
A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the head to the upper body. |
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Aorta |
The largest artery in the body that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium. |
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Pulmonary Veins |
Carries oxygenated blood. |
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Pulmonary Artery |
Carries deoxygenated blood to both lungs. |
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Tricuspid Valve |
The right atrioventricular valve with three cusps. |
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Chordae Tendinae |
Heartstrings that anchor the heart valve cusps to the inner surface of the ventricles. |
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Descending aorta |
Takes freshly oxygenated blood to the lower body and legs. |
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Aortic Valve |
Controls flow from left ventricle into systemic circulation. |
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Pulmonary valve |
Controls flow from right ventricle into pulmonary circulation. |
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Mitral Valve |
The left atrioventricular valve, with two cusps. |
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Septum |
Muscular partion between the hearts two sides. |
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Myocardium |
Layer of cardiac muscle responsible for the heartd contractions. |
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Pericardium |
A two layer membrane that surrounds and protects the heart. |
