Bicuspid valve
Bicuspid Valve
The Bicuspid Valve (pronunciation: /bai-kʌs-pɪd vælv/), also known as the Mitral Valve, is a vital component of the human heart. It is one of the four main heart valves that regulate blood flow through the heart.
Etymology
The term "Bicuspid" is derived from Latin, with "bi-" meaning two and "cuspis" meaning point or tip. This refers to the two flaps, or cusps, that make up the valve. The alternative name, "Mitral Valve", is derived from the Latin "mitra", meaning a bishop's mitre (a type of hat), which the valve is said to resemble.
Function
The Bicuspid Valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart. Its primary function is to allow oxygen-rich blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, and to prevent backflow of blood when the ventricle contracts.
Related Terms
- Heart: The organ in which the Bicuspid Valve is located.
- Left Atrium: The chamber of the heart that feeds blood into the Bicuspid Valve.
- Left Ventricle: The chamber of the heart that receives blood from the Bicuspid Valve.
- Heart Valves: The four valves that regulate blood flow through the heart, including the Bicuspid Valve.
- Tricuspid Valve: The valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle, analogous to the Bicuspid Valve on the left side of the heart.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bicuspid valve
- Wikipedia's article - Bicuspid valve
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