The heart has four valves. Give the name of each valve, its location, and its function
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The tricuspid valve (right atrioventricular valve) lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle. The tricuspid valve allows the flow of blood into the ventricle and prevents its return to the right atrium.
The pulmonary semilunar valve is the exit point for blood leaving the right ventricle. It is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. It allows blood to flow from the right ventricle through the pulmonary artery to the lungs.
The mitral valve (bicuspid valve) is located between the left atrium and ventricle. It allows blood to flow to the left ventricle and closes to prevent its return to the left atrium.
The aortic semilunar valve is the exit point for blood leaving the left ventricle. It is located between the left ventricle and the aorta and it allows blood to flow into the aorta and prevents its return to the ventricle.
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