Difference between revisions of "Right Atrium"
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: The '''right atrium''' is separated from the [[Right Ventricle|right ventricle]] by the [[Tricuspid Valve]]. | : The '''right atrium''' is separated from the [[Right Ventricle|right ventricle]] by the [[Tricuspid Valve]]. | ||
| − | : The '''right atrium''' receives [[deoxygentated]] [[blood]] from the body | + | : The '''right atrium''' receives [[deoxygentated]] [[blood]] from the body through a [[vein]] called the [[Vena Cava]] and pumps it into the [[Right Ventricle|right ventricle]]. |
Revision as of 10:15, 7 November 2018
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The right atrium is a chamber at the top right of the heart.
About the Right Atrium
- The right atrium is separated from the right ventricle by the Tricuspid Valve.
- The right atrium receives deoxygentated blood from the body through a vein called the Vena Cava and pumps it into the right ventricle.