Aortic Semilunar Valve

 

The aortic semilunar valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta.

 

The aortic semilunar valve also has three flaps (cusps). Once the left ventricle contracts the aortic valve is opened, allowing the oxygenated blood to pour into the aorta. Like the other semilunar valve, the aortic valve only allows the blood to flow in one direction.