| Front | Right atrium |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: thin-walled superior, right-hand heart chamber, connected to the right ventricle via the tricuspid valve Function: 1. receives deoxygenated blood through the superior and inferior vena cavas and the coronary sinus 2. contracts during diastole to send blood to the right ventricle. |
Tags: cardiovascular
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