Can someone please help me on this anatomy question:Describe the physical similarities and differences in the structure of the AV valves and the semilunar valves.Thanks
The two atrioventricular (AV) valves ensure blood flows from the atria to the ventricles, and not the other way. These are large, multicusped valves that prevent backflow from the ventricles into the atria during systole. They are anchored to the wall of the ventricle by chordae tendinae, that prevent the valve from inverting. The two semilunar (SL) valves are present in the arteries leaving the heart, and they prevent blood flowing back from the arteries into the ventricles. These are positioned on the pulmonary artery and the aorta. These valves do not have chordae tendinae, but are more similar to valves in veins.
av valves are anchored to the wall of the ventricle by chordae tendinae, multicusped valves while semilunar valves do not have chordae tendinae, but are more similar to valves in veins. positioned on the pulmonary artery and the aorta both have the same function of prevent backflow of blood
