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Heart valves, artwork
Heart valves. Cutaway artwork of the inside of the heart, showing the various valves. The first two artworks (left and centre) show the atrioventricular valves between the hearts atria (top) and ventricles (bottom). These valves are open at left and closed at centre. The one on the left in these artworks is the tricupsid valve, the one on the right is the mitral valve. The flaps are attached to the ventricle walls by string-like tendons (heart strings). In the artwork at right, the pulmonary valve (left, pulmonary artery) and aortic valve (right, aorta) are shown. All these valves prevent backflow of blood during various contraction cycles
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Aorta Aortic Valve Atria Atrium Cardiac Cardio Vascular Cardiology Chordae Tendineae Cut Away Mitral Valve Physiological Physiology Pulmonary Artery Pulmonary Valve Pulmonary Vein Tendons Trio Valve Vena Cava Ventricle Ventricles Circulation Circulatory System Flaps Heart Valves
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This print showcases a stunning artwork of heart valves, providing an intricate cutaway view into the inner workings of our most vital organ. The left and center artworks beautifully depict the atrioventricular valves, which connect the upper chambers (atria) and lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart. In these illustrations, we witness the tricupsid valve on the left and the mitral valve on the right. These valves play a crucial role in regulating blood flow by opening and closing at precise moments. The attention to detail is remarkable as we observe how delicate flaps are attached to ventricle walls through string-like tendons known as "heart strings". Moving towards the right side of this masterpiece, our focus shifts to another set of valves: pulmonary valve on the left (connected to pulmonary artery) and aortic valve on the right (linked with aorta). Together, these valves ensure that blood flows in one direction during different contraction cycles while preventing any backflow. This awe-inspiring illustration not only highlights biological intricacies but also emphasizes normal physiology within our circulatory system. It serves as an invaluable resource for anatomical study, cardiology research, or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of their own cardiovascular health. Science Photo Library has once again delivered an exceptional visual representation that merges artistry with scientific accuracy.
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