Where the left ventricle is, in 3D
The left ventricle pumps blood out to the whole body and has the thickest wall. It is part of the heart and belongs to the cardiovascular system. It forms the left lower part of the heart, including its tip, the apex. The mitral valve separates it from the left atrium and the aortic valve from the aorta.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system does the left ventricle belong to?
The left ventricle belongs to the cardiovascular system. The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart and the blood vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries.
What else can you see alongside the left ventricle?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the heart also shows the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, tricuspid valve, pulmonary valve, mitral valve, aortic valve, aorta, pulmonary trunk, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, brachiocephalic trunk, brachiocephalic veins, common carotid arteries and subclavian arteries.
Where is the heart?
The heart is a muscular organ in the middle of the chest, slightly to the left, between the lungs.
Where is the apex of the heart?
Usually in the left fifth intercostal space, near the midclavicular line.
Other parts of the heart
- Right atrium
- Right ventricle
- Left atrium
- Tricuspid valve
- Pulmonary valve
- Mitral valve
- Aortic valve
- Aorta
- Pulmonary trunk
- Superior vena cava
- Inferior vena cava
- Brachiocephalic trunk
- Brachiocephalic veins
- Common carotid arteries
- Subclavian arteries
Wider view
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