Match each term with its definition or description.
-Valve separating the right atrium from the right ventricle
A)Atria
B)Ventricles
C)Tricuspid valve
D)Bicuspid valve
E)Chordae tendineae
F)Semilunar
G)Parietal pericardium
H)Myocardium
I)Epicardium
J)Endocardium

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The tricuspid valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle.

Answer: A and B
 Atria are the two upper chambers of the heart, and ventricles are the two lower chambers of the heart.

Answer: E
 Chordae tendineae are cord-like tendons that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve (or mitral valve) in the heart.

Answer: F
 Semilunar valves are valves that prevent backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery and aorta into the right and left ventricles, respectively.

Answer: G
 The parietal pericardium is the outer layer of the pericardium, which is the membrane that surrounds and protects the heart.

Answer: H
 The myocardium is the middle layer of the heart, consisting of cardiac muscle tissue that contracts to pump blood.

Answer: I
 The epicardium is the outer layer of the heart wall, also known as the visceral pericardium, which is the inner layer of the pericardium.

Answer: J
 The endocardium is the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, consisting of endothelial cells that help regulate cardiac function.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description