The septal leaflet is the leaflet situated towards the interventricular septum. It has numerous tendinous cords that connect it directly to the ventricular septum. Additionally, its hinge is inserted closer to the apex of the heart compared to the hinge of the mitral leaflet.
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Inferior leaflet of right atrioventricular valve
Inferior leaflet of the right atrioventricular valve is the leaflet that is situated at the bottom.
Superior leaflet of right atrioventricular valve
Superior leaflet of the right atrioventricular valve: This is the largest leaflet and is situated at the top.
Right atrioventricular orifice
Right atrioventricular orifice is the opening situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle. It is larger than the left ventricular orifice.
Right atrioventricular (tricuspid) valve
The right atrioventricular valve, also known as the tricuspid valve, is part of the valvular complex of the heart. It is one of the two atrioventricular valves and functions to separate the right atrium from the right ventricle. The Right atrioventricular valve has three leaflets: the anterior, posterior and septal leaflets.