the valve in the heart that allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, but prevents blood from flowing back in

The atrioventricular valve on the left side of the heart.

See bicuspid valve.

separates the left upper chamber (atrium) from the left lower chamber (ventricle)

The valve that separates the upper and lower chambers of the left side of the heart.

The valve between the left ventricle and left atrium having two flaps or cusps that prevent backflow.

the valve between the upper and lower chambers in the left side of the heart is frequently deformed (mitral prolapse) and results in clicks (from jerks), murmurs (from regurgitation - leaks) and increased blood-pressure. Tachycardia (fast or irregular heartbeat - palpitations) is common and is sometimes associated with anxiety disorder, as the attacks are frightening. Back to the top

Controls blood flow from the left atrium and the left ventricle.

a valve in the heart consisting of two triangular flaps which allow only unidirectional flow from the left atrium to the ventricle -- called also left atrioventricular valve, bicuspid valve.

There are four valves in the heart, two on the left side and two on the right side. On each side there is an inflow valve to the ventricle - the main pumping chamber - and an outflow valve. The mitral valve is the inflow valve for the left ventricle, and as such closes when the ventricle squeezes blood out to the body and then opens to let more blood into the ventricle.

the valve that connects the two chambers of the left part of the heart

A valve in the heart situated between the left atrium and the left ventricle that permits blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle but not in the reverse direction. See the entire definition of Mitral valve

The heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. It has two flaps, or cusps.

the valve that controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle in the heart.

The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. Consisting of two flaps, or cusps, it prevents blood from flowing back into the atrium from the ventricle.

The heart valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle. View illustration

The left ventricle pumps blood forward into the body. The mitral valve prevents blood from regurgitating backwards into the upper heart chambers during cardiac contractions.

The valve of the heart between the left atrium and left ventricle that prevents the flow of blood back into the atrium when the heart muscle is contracting.

a valve of two leaflets, between the left atrium and left ventricle.

The valve which regulates the flow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

one-way valve that allows blood to pass from the left atrium into the left ventricle and normally prohibits its reentry

Valve that separates the left atrium and the left ventricle and prevents back-flow from the ventricle to the atrium. Derived from "miter," which it resembles. (A miter is a tall, pointed hat with peaks in front and back which is worn by a bishop.)

the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. Prevents blood from flowing back into the atrium from the ventricle. It consists of two flaps, or cusps.

The valve that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle.

The inflow valve located between the heart’s left atrium (upper chamber) and left ventricle (the lower chamber). The mitral valve helps keep blood flowing in same direction inside the heart by closing when the ventricle contracts in order to prevent blood from escaping back into the atrium.

A large "parachute" type bi-cuspid valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle that prevents backflow of blood into the left atrium.

The atrio-ventricular valve on the left side of the heart.

the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle. It prevents the back-flow of blood from the ventricle to the atrium.

The structure that controls blood flow between the heart's left atrium (upper chamber) and left ventricle (lower chamber).

Two-cusped valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

is a heart valve that regulates blood flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

The structure that controls blood flow between the heart's left atrium and left ventricle. It has two flaps or cusps.

The valve that separates the two chambers on the left side of the heart. This two-part valve derives its name from a bishop's headpiece (called a miter), which it resembles. The valve, sometimes also called a parachute valve because it is attached to a supporting ring by two long shrouds, permits blood to fall from the left atrium into theventriclee when the atrium contracts. When the atrium relaxes, the valve closes to prevent the blood from backing up into the atrium and from there, into the lungs. Next to the aortic valve, this is the heart's second most important valve.

Heart valve that allows blood to move from the left atrium into the left ventricle and prevents the reverse flow.

The mitral valve (also known as the bicuspid valve or left atrioventricular valve), is a dual flap (bi = 2) valve in the heart that lies between the left atrium (LA) and the left ventricle (LV). In Latin, the term mitral means shaped like a miter, or bishop's cap. The mitral valve and the tricuspid valve are known collectively as the atrioventricular valves because they lie between the atria and the ventricles of the heart and control flow.