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Tricuspid valve
Definition:
The one-way valve between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart. It is also known as the right atrioventricular valve.

The direction of blood flow through the tricuspid valve is from the right atrium to the right ventricle.

Related glossary terms/phrases:
Tricuspid valve






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