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Left atrioventricular valve
Definition:
The one-way valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart. It is also known as the
bicuspid valve or
mitral valve.
The direction of blood flow through the left atrioventricular valve is from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
Related glossary terms/phrases:
Bicuspid valveMitral valve
Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2015
Last updated: Saturday, January 10, 2015