Aortic valve – Structure and function
Aortic valve: pocket valve in the left heart The aortic valve acts as a valve between the left ventricle and the aorta. In terms of construction, it is a so-called pocket valve: it consists of three crescent-shaped “pockets”, the shape of which is reminiscent of a swallow’s nest. Due to their position and shape, they … Aortic valve – Structure and function