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Pericardium


A two- layered sac of tissue enclosing the heart.


Right Atrium


The right upper chamber of the heart, which receives blood from the body.


Left Atrium


The left upper chamber of the heart which receives blood from the lungs.


Right ventricle


The right lower chamber of the heart, which pumps de-oxygenated blood to the lungs.


Left ventricle


The left lower chamber of the heart, which pumps oxygenated oxygenated blood through the body. It is the biggest
and strongest chamber, known as the workhorse of the heart. Pumps blood into the aorta.



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