Left atrioventricular valve

Definition

The left atrioventricular valve, also known as the mitral or bicuspid valve, is a valve in the heart that lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle. It prevents the backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium when the heart contracts.

Related terms

Left Ventricle: The chamber of the heart that receives oxygen-rich blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the aorta to supply tissues throughout the body.

Left Atrium:

The upper chamber on the left side of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins and passes it to the left ventricle.

Aorta:

The largest artery in the body, which carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to be distributed throughout the body