| Front | Left ventricle |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: larger, muscular heart chamber located inferiorly on the left side, connected to the left atrium through the mitral valve and to the aorta through the aortic valve Function: 1. receive oxygenated blood from the left atrium through the mitral valve during diastole 2. pump blood into the aorta during systole |
Tags: cardiovascular
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