The Right Atrioventricular Valve is Also Called The

Question

The right atrioventricular valve is also called the:
A)bicuspid.
B)tricuspid.
C)mitral.
D)aortic.

Accepted Answer

The right atrioventricular valve is also called the tricuspid valve because it has three cusps or flaps that regulate blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart. The bicuspid or mitral valve is located on the left side of the heart between the left atrium and left ventricle. The aortic valve is located between the left ventricle and aorta, which is the largest artery in the body.