right atrioventricular valve 1
noundomain: body part
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
Definition
valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts
Synonyms
- tricuspid valve 1
valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts


