Where the right ventricle is, in 3D
The right ventricle pumps blood from the right atrium out to the lungs. It is part of the heart and belongs to the cardiovascular system. It forms most of the front surface of the heart. The tricuspid valve separates it from the right atrium and the pulmonary valve from the pulmonary trunk, and its wall is thinner than the left ventricle's.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system does the right ventricle belong to?
The right 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 right ventricle?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the heart also shows the right atrium, left atrium, left ventricle, 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.
Why is the right ventricle wall thinner than the left?
It only pumps blood to the nearby lungs, so it works at a lower pressure than the left ventricle.
Other parts of the heart
- Right atrium
- Left atrium
- Left ventricle
- 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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