Posts Tagged ‘chambers’


    An Exploration Of Your Heart’s Anatomy

    By on Monday, April 12th, 2010 | No Comments

      Each day, your heart pumps nearly 2,000 gallons of blood. Over the span of an average lifetime, it will beat over 3 billion times. It is slightly bigger than a clenched fist, and is located behind the sternum, between the lungs. This article will explore your heart’s anatomy. We’ll describe its exterior, including the [...]

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    Mitral Valve Heart Problems

    By on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 | 2 Comments

    Blood returns to your heart from every part of your body. It flows into the organ’s right side through the vena cavae. It leaves the right side and moves to your lungs, where it is replenished with oxygen. Newly enriched with oxygen, blood flows into your heart’s left side before leaving the organ in order [...]

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