The mitral valve is a valve in the heart that helps to pump blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle. The mitral valve has two leaflets, or cusps, that open and close to allow blood to flow through. The mitral valve gets its name from the Latin word for the peaked top of a bishop's mitre, which the valve's shape resembles.
The correct way to pronounce mitral valve is "MIH-truhl VAY-vuhl".
How do you spell mitral valve?
The correct spelling is "mitral valve." This is a common misspelling.
How do you say mitral valve in British English?
There are a few different ways to say mitral valve in British English. One way would be to say "the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart." Another way would be to say "the left atrioventricular valve." You could also simply say "the mitral valve."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is another name for the mitral valve?
The mitral valve is also known as the left atrioventricular valve, bicuspid valve, or left atrial valve.
What does the mitral valve look like?
The mitral valve is typically 4 to 6 square centimetres (0.62 to 0.93 sq in) in area and sits in the left heart between the left atrium and the left ventricle. It has two leaflets (or "cusps"), an anteromedial leaflet and a posterolateral leaflet.
What is the bicuspid (mitral) valve?
The bicuspid (mitral) valve is one of the four heart valves. It divides the left atrium and left ventricle.
How many cusps does the mitral valve have?
The mitral valve has two cusps.
Why are the mitral valve and the tricuspid valve called atrioventricular valves?
The mitral valve and the tricuspid valve are both called atrioventricular valves because they lie between the atria and the ventricles of the heart.
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