Where the mitral valve is, in 3D
The mitral valve lies between the left atrium and ventricle and keeps blood from flowing back. It is part of the heart and belongs to the cardiovascular system. It has two cusps, anterior and posterior, hence its other name, the bicuspid valve; "mitral" comes from its likeness to a bishop's mitre. Tendinous cords tie the cusps to papillary muscles in the left ventricle.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system does the mitral valve belong to?
The mitral valve 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 mitral valve?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the heart also shows the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle, tricuspid valve, pulmonary 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.
Are the mitral valve and the bicuspid valve the same?
Yes. It has two cusps, so it is also called the bicuspid valve.
Other parts of the heart
- Right atrium
- Right ventricle
- Left atrium
- Left ventricle
- Tricuspid valve
- Pulmonary 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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