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Mitral valve
Definition:
The one-way valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart. It is also known as the left atrioventricular valve or bicuspid valve.

The direction of blood flow through the mitral valve is from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Related glossary terms/phrases:
Left atrioventricular valve
Bicuspid valve






Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2015
Last updated: Saturday, January 10, 2015
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