Heart
Heart: Overview
In this topic, we will study the human heart with the help of an illustrative diagram. It sheds light on the chambers of the heart including auricles and ventricles. It also helps us learn about blood and its components.
Important Questions on Heart
Why is the mitral valve also known as the bicuspid valve?


Mitral valve joins the left atrium and the left _____ of the heart.

Mitral valve is also known as tricuspid valve.

Select the correct location of mitral valve from the given options.

Tricuspid valve is present between right _____ and ventricle.


In the human body, the heart is located on the _____ side of the chest cavity.

Blood leaving the left ventricle goes through which of the following valves?

What is the correct route for blood flow in a human?

How can you differentiate an atrium from a ventricle?

Look at the image of the human heart given below. Draw the same in your notebook and label the following parts.
a. Right auricle
b. Right ventricle
c. Left auricle
d. Left ventricle
e. Pulmonary artery
f. Pulmonary vein
g. Cardiac muscle

Mention the other name of the bicuspid valve which is present between the left auricle and left ventricle of the heart.
