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Why tricuspid is different from mitral in the structer ?
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Just how we: We're designed. Additionally the tricuspid exists in a lower pressure system.
Answered 2/16/2013
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Anatomy: The tricuspid valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle. It's named for the three cusps (tri) of the valve. The mitral valve separates the left atrium form the left ventricle. It has 2 cusps or leaflets.
Answered 5/29/2016
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