The Heart – Flashcard Answers
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anterior cardiac vein
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aortic semilunar valve
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where blood leaving the left ventricle passes through and into the systemic circuit via the ascending aorta; prevents back flow in the ventricle. (5)
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Apex of the Heart
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Base of heart (A)
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coronary sulcus
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atrioventricular groove
encircles junction of atria and ventricles
encircles junction of atria and ventricles
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anterior atrioventricular sulcus
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pumps blood into the pulmonary arteries (larger area)
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atrioventricular valve (AV)
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valve which allows blood to flow from the atria to the ventricles (3&11)
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Coronary Sinus
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enlarged vessel on the posterior aspect of the heart that empties blood into the right atrium (17)
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interventricular septum
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A thick wall that separates the right and left ventricles; walls of ventricles (1)
