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Parts of the Heart
7th grade Mrs. Fabish 2015
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Left Atrium | Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs |
| Right Atrium | Segment of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood |
| Left Ventricle | Region of the heart that pumps blood to the BODY |
| Right Ventricle | Region of the heart that pumps blood to the LUNGS |
| Pulmonary Vein | Carries blood FROM the lungs |
| Aorta | The main artery carrying blood to all parts of the body |
| Vena Cava | Carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart |
| Pulmonary Artery | Carries blood TO the lungs |
| Semilunar Valve | Flaps that prevent back flow of blood |