English noun: right atrioventricular valve | |||
1. | right atrioventricular valve (body) valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts | ||
Synonyms | tricuspid valve | ||
Broader (hypernym) | atrioventricular valve | ||