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Components of the HeartMain Parts of the Human Heart1. Chambers (4)Right Atrium – receives deoxygenated blood from the bodyRight Ventricle – pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungsLeft Atrium – receives oxygenated blood from the lungsLeft Ventricle – pumps oxygenated blood to the whole body2. Valves (4)Tricuspid Valve – between right atrium and right ventriclePulmonary Valve – between right ventricle and pulmonary arteryMitral (Bicuspid) Valve – between left atrium and left ventricleAortic Valve – between left ventricle and aorta3. Blood VesselsAorta – main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood to the bodyPulmonary Arteries – carry blood to the lungsPulmonary Veins – bring blood from lungs to the heartVena Cava (Superior & Inferior) – bring deoxygenated blood from the body4. SeptumWall that separates the left and right sides of the heart.5. PericardiumProtective sac that surrounds the heart.
