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May 7, 2022 · Ventricular pressure increases as the ventricles contract. Both the mitral and aortic valves are shut so the volume of the ventricle stays the same whilst the ventricle contracts, therefore this stage is called an isovolumetric contraction.
Oct 30, 2023 · Being the first segment of the systemic circulation, the aorta originates directly from the heart. It begins from the aortic orifice found at the base of the left ventricle. It is separated from the ventricle by the aortic valve, that consists of three semilunar cusps; the right, left and posterior cusp.
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Oct 30, 2023 · The sudden change in the pressure gradient results in a small backflow of blood into the left ventricle just before the aortic valves close. This is represented on the aortic pressure graph by a sharp decline or ‘ incisura ’ and then a sharp increase.
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This diagram showcases the heart through the orientation of the frontal plane. The figure is labeled to showcase the heart’s basic anatomical structures, including; right and left atria and ventricles, and the aorta.
Jun 11, 2024 · Passage to the left ventricle: The left atrium contracts, pushing blood through the mitral valve into the left ventricle. Systemic circulation: The left ventricle contracts, sending oxygen-rich blood through the aortic valve into the aorta, distributing it to the rest of the body.
Learning Objectives. By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe the relationship between blood pressure and blood flow. Summarize and explain the connection between the various events of the cardiac cycle. Compare atrial and ventricular systole and diastole. Relate heart sounds detected by auscultation to action of heart’s valves.
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It starts in the lower-left chamber of your heart (ventricle). From there, it extends up toward your head a short distance before curving down. The aorta passes through your chest and abdominal cavities and ends at your pelvis.
