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Atrioventricular valve

Definition noun, plural: atrioventricular valves The heart valve between the upper atrium and the lower ventricle, and... Read More

Semilunar valve

The human heart structure consists of heart chambers (2 atria and 2 ventricles) that differ functionally from each other.... Read More

Tricuspid valve

Definition noun, plural: tricuspid valves The heart valve located on the right side of the heart between the right atrium... Read More

Mitral valve

Definition noun, plural: mitral valves The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, and has two... Read More

Heart valve

Definition noun, plural: heart valves (anatomy) Any of the valves of the heart that prevents the back flow of blood through... Read More

Pulmonary valve

Definition noun, plural: pulmonary valves (anatomy, cardiology) The semilunar valve that lies between the right ventricle... Read More

Circulation

Blood Blood is composed of a liquid, plasma, and blood cells such as erythrocytes (red blood cells,) leukocytes (white... Read More

Myocardium

Myocardium Definition What is the myocardium of the heart?  It is the muscular middle layer of the heart that is... Read More