| Front | Left atrium |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: thin-walled, superior, left-hand heart chamber, connected to the left ventricle via the mitral valve Function: 1. receives oxygenated blood from four pulmonary veins 2. pumps blood to left ventricle through mitral valve during diastole |
Tags: cardiovascular
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