Structure of the heart

Functions of the heart structures

  • ATRIUM: smaller chamber of the heart through which blood enters the heart
  • VENTRICLE: larger chamber of the heart which pushes blood away from the heart
  • AORTA: major artery carrying blood away from the left ventricle
  • VENA CAVA: main vein returning blood to the right atrium
  • CORONARY ARTERIES: the first vessels to branch from the aorta; they supply blood to the heart muscle

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