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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Physiology Textbooks Boundless Anatomy and Physiology Cardiovascular System: The Heart
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Section 2

Circulation and Heart Valves

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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
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Heart Circulation

Coronary circulation is the circulation of blood in the blood vessels of the heart.

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Operation of Atrioventricular Valves

The atrioventricular valves separate the atria from the ventricles and prevent backflow from the ventricles into the atria during systole.

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Operation of Semilunar Valves

The semilunar valves allow blood to be pumped into the major arteries, but prevent backflow of blood from the arteries into the ventricles.

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Systemic and Pulmonary Circulation

The cardiovascular system has two distinct circulatory paths, pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation.

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