Difference between revisions of "Atrium"
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: The '''atria''' are separated from the [[ventricle]]s by [[Heart Valve|heart valves]]. | : The '''atria''' are separated from the [[ventricle]]s by [[Heart Valve|heart valves]]. | ||
: The [[heart]] has two '''atria'''. A [[Right Atrium|right '''atrium''']] and a [[Left Atrium|left '''atrium''']] | : The [[heart]] has two '''atria'''. A [[Right Atrium|right '''atrium''']] and a [[Left Atrium|left '''atrium''']] | ||
− | : The [[Right Atrium|right '''atrium''']] receives [[ | + | : The [[Right Atrium|right '''atrium''']] receives [[deoxygenated]] [[blood]] from the body through a [[vein]] called the [[Vena Cava]] and pumps it into the [[Right Ventricle|right ventricle]]. |
: The [[Left Atrium|left '''atrium''']] receives [[oxygenated]] [[blood]] from the [[lung]]s through a [[vein]] called the [[Pulmonary Vein]] and pumps it into the [[Left Ventricle|left ventricle]]. | : The [[Left Atrium|left '''atrium''']] receives [[oxygenated]] [[blood]] from the [[lung]]s through a [[vein]] called the [[Pulmonary Vein]] and pumps it into the [[Left Ventricle|left ventricle]]. |
Revision as of 16:29, 7 November 2018
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The atria are chambers in the heart where blood enters through veins.
About the Atria
- The atria are separated from the ventricles by heart valves.
- The heart has two atria. A right atrium and a left atrium
- The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body through a vein called the Vena Cava and pumps it into the right ventricle.
- The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through a vein called the Pulmonary Vein and pumps it into the left ventricle.