| Front | Left atrioventricular valve |
|---|---|
| Back | (AV, bicuspid, mitral valve) Structure: the connection between the left atrium and ventricle, formed by two cusps attached to the cardiac skeleton and connected to the ventricular wall by papillary muscles Function: 1. open during diastole to allow blood to flow from the left atria into the ventricle 2. close during systole to prevent backflow of blood from left ventricle into left atrium |
Tags: cardiovascular
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