atrioventricular valve
Noun
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Either of two heart valves through which blood flows from the atria to the ventricles;
Prevents return of blood to the atrium (synset 105401620)is a type of: cardiac valve, heart valve - a valve to control one-way flow of bloodsubtypes:- bicuspid valve, left atrioventricular valve, mitral valve - valve with two cusps; situated between the left atrium and the left ventricle
- right atrioventricular valve, tricuspid valve - valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts
has: papillary muscle - any of several muscles associated with the atrioventricular valves
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