atrium
singular
atria
plural
A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body.
artery -
vein -
A blood vessel that carries oxygen-poor blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body.
capillary -
The smallest type of blood vessel that connects small arteries to small veins.
septum -
A wall of tissue that separates the left and right sides of the heart
valve -
Flaps that are located within the heart that open and close to control the flow of blood. They ensure blood flows in the correct direction, preventing it from flowing backward.