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aortic valve

location of aortic valve in heart and detail of open and closed valve.

the aortic valve has three flaps that work like a one-way gate. when the heart pumps, the aortic valve opens to allow oxygen-rich blood to flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. when the heart rests between beats, the aortic valve closes to keep blood from flowing backward into the heart.

current as of: june 24, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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