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Aortic Valve Collection

The aortic valve, an integral part of the human heart's anatomy, plays a crucial role in maintaining proper blood flow

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Anatomy of heart interior, frontal section

Anatomy of heart interior, frontal section

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Cross section of a normal heart

Cross section of a normal heart
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Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Interior of human heart

Interior of human heart

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Anatomy of human heart, cross section

Anatomy of human heart, cross section with detailed internal structure

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Cross section of human heart

Cross section of human heart

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Interior view of heart with detail of muscle cells and atherosclerotic artery

Interior view of heart with detail of muscle cells and atherosclerotic artery. Chest x-ray in background

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Heart valves showing pulmonary valve, mitral valve and tricuspid

Heart valves showing pulmonary valve, mitral valve and tricuspid

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Comparison of normal heart versus heart with a patent foramen ovale

Comparison of normal heart versus heart with a patent foramen ovale

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Internal view of the human heart

Internal view of the human heart

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Interior of human heart showing atria and ventricles

Interior of human heart showing atria and ventricles

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Enlarged left ventricle of the human heart

Enlarged left ventricle of the human heart

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Circulatory System, Heart, Aortic valve under microscope

Circulatory System, Heart, Aortic valve under microscope
Medicine - Human Histology - Circulatory System - Heart - Aortic valve under microscope

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Aortic valve, artwork F006 / 2687

Aortic valve, artwork F006 / 2687
Aortic valve, computer artwork

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Aortic valve, artwork F006 / 2688

Aortic valve, artwork F006 / 2688
Heart valve. Computer artwork showing the tricuspid valve

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Aortic valve, artwork F006 / 2685

Aortic valve, artwork F006 / 2685
Aortic valve, computer artwork

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Narrowed aorta, 3D CT scans

Narrowed aorta, 3D CT scans
Narrowed aorta. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scans of the heart (centre of each scan) and major blood vessels of a 50-year-old patient

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Calcified heart valve, CT scan

Calcified heart valve, CT scan
Calcified heart valve. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of a section through the heart of a 67-year-old patient showing calcification of the aortic valve (round)

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Calcified heart valve, CT scans

Calcified heart valve, CT scans
Calcified heart valve. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scans of a section through the heart of a 67-year-old patient showing calcification of the aortic valve (round)

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Artificial heart valve

Artificial heart valve
False-colour angiogram (X-ray image) of the human heart, showing a mechanical Starr-Edwards aortic heart valve. A normal aortic valve regulates the flow of blood from the left ventricle into

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: False-colour SEM of the aortic valve

False-colour SEM of the aortic valve
Heart valve. False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the aortic valve (bottom centre). It lies between the left ventricle of the heart and the aortic arch and consists of a fibrous annulus (ring)

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Gross specimen of stenosed aortic valve

Gross specimen of stenosed aortic valve

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Heart disease, 18th century

Heart disease, 18th century

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Heart valves, artwork

Heart valves, artwork
Heart valves. Cutaway artwork of the inside of the heart, showing the various valves. The first two artworks (left and centre) show the atrioventricular valves between the hearts atria (top)

Background imageAortic Valve Collection: Heart valves and strings, SEM

Heart valves and strings, SEM
Heart valves and strings, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This dissection shows both the mitral valve (centre) and the aortic valve (upper centre)


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The aortic valve, an integral part of the human heart's anatomy, plays a crucial role in maintaining proper blood flow. Located within the interior of the heart, specifically in the frontal section and cross section, this valve ensures efficient circulation throughout the body. With its intricate design and function, it regulates blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. When examining a normal heart's cross section or internal view, one can observe how the aortic valve works alongside other valves such as pulmonary valve, mitral valve, and tricuspid. These valves collectively ensure that blood flows smoothly through different chambers of the heart. However, complications may arise when abnormalities occur within these valves or structures surrounding them. For instance, comparing a normal heart to one with a patent foramen ovale reveals distinct differences in their functionality. Such comparisons aid medical professionals in diagnosing conditions related to these vital components. Furthermore, an enlarged left ventricle can also impact how well the aortic valve functions. This condition often occurs due to various factors like high blood pressure or cardiovascular diseases. Understanding and studying every aspect of our hearts' interior is essential for maintaining overall health and preventing potential issues related to cardiac function. The intricate details of muscle cells and even pathologies like an atherosclerotic artery provide valuable insights into how our hearts work on both microscopic and macroscopic levels. Exploring images depicting different aspects of human hearts – be it anatomical sections or internal views – helps us appreciate just how remarkable our bodies are while emphasizing why we must prioritize cardiovascular health.