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The mitral valve is an AV (atrioventricular) valve, because it marks the border between the left atrium and the left ventricle. |
The
mitral valve is an AV (atrioventricular) valve,
because it marks the border between the left atrium
and the left ventricle.
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The mitral valve has two tiangular flaps. When the flaps open, oxygenated blood pours into the left ventricle from the left atrium. The valve allows the blood to flow in only one direction. |
