Tricuspid valve

tricuspid valve

n.

The three-segmented valve of the heart that keeps blood in the right ventricle from flowing back into the right atrium. Also called right atrioventricular valve.

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Tricuspid valve

A fold in between the right atrium and the right ventricle of the heart that directs blood that needs oxygen to the lungs.

Mentioned in: Cardiac Catheterization, Endocarditis, Heart Valve Replacement

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tricuspid valve (trī·kusˑ·pid valvˑ),

n a heart valve with three primary flaps; positioned between the right ventricle and right atrium of the heart, comprises strong fibrous tissue. It allows blood to flow from the atrium into the ventricle and tightly closes to prevent the reverse flow of the blood when the ventricle contracts. Also called
right atrioventricular valve.

Tricuspid valve.