Identify and describe the function of the chambers of the heart, the major vessels that enter and exit each chamber, and the atrioventricular valves, semilunar valves, chordate tendineae, and papillary muscles.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Identify and describe the function of the chambers of the heart, the major vessels that enter and exit each chamber, and the atrioventricular valves, semilunar valves, chordate tendineae, and papillary muscles.

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The heart, along with the blood vessels and blood, is a part of the cardiovascular system. The function of the cardiovascular system is to circulate oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.

The heart is positioned behind the breastbone, slightly towards its left. In adults, the average size of the heart is approximately the size of their closed fist. The various chambers of the heart and the valves work synchronously to pump oxygenated blood to the entire body.