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Normal anatomy of the heart

The heart is made up of the two atria which receive blood and two ventricles which are the actual pumps of the heart. The left ventricle pumps blood into the aorta sending oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
Normal anatomy of the heart



Review Date: 8/12/2004 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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