Oxygen-Rich Blood Flow: Vessels and Heart Structures
The following blood vessels and parts of the heart carry oxygen-rich blood:
1. Pulmonary Veins:
- These veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart's left atrium.
2. Left Atrium:
- The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins.
3. Left Ventricle:
- The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart to the rest of the body through the aorta, the largest artery in the body.
4. Coronary Arteries:
- The coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle itself.
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