Where the pulmonary valve is, in 3D
The pulmonary valve is the valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. It is part of the heart and belongs to the cardiovascular system. It is a semilunar valve made of three half-moon cusps. It closes after the right ventricle contracts so that blood in the pulmonary trunk does not flow back.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system does the pulmonary valve belong to?
The pulmonary 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 pulmonary valve?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the heart also shows the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle, tricuspid 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.
How does the pulmonary valve differ from the aortic valve?
Both are semilunar valves with three cusps. The pulmonary valve sits between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk, the aortic valve between the left ventricle and the aorta.
Other parts of the heart
- Right atrium
- Right ventricle
- Left atrium
- Left ventricle
- Tricuspid 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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