Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 5RC
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The reason for the absence of the muscular braces in the aortic and pulmonary valves.

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The human heart has four valves present, namely aortic valve, pulmonary valve, tricuspid valve, and mitral valve. The mitral valve and tricuspid valve are atrioventricular (AV) valves.

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