In the human heart, What is another name for the bicuspid valve?
The bicuspid valve, also known as the mitral valve or left atrioventricular valve, is a dual-flap valve in the heart that lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle. The mitral valve (not to be confused with the congenital bicuspid aortic valve) and the tricuspid valve are known collectively as the atrioventricular valves because they lie between the atria and the ventricles of the heart and control the flow of blood.
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spower
There can also be an aortic bicuspid valve.
Stevie G
Medically it is also known as the aortic valve. A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is an aortic valve that only has two leaflets, instead of three. The aortic valve regulates blood flow from the heart into the aorta.
Judy Zoldowski
AND - in the answer selection, ticuspid is incorrectly spelled! It is TRICUSPID.
Peggy Jolly Weaver
My husband had his mitral valve replaced.