Semilunar Valve -
: Located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery . It directs deoxygenated blood toward the lungs for oxygenation. Structural Features
: These are small pockets behind the valve leaflets that help them close efficiently as blood pressure in the arteries rises. semilunar valve
There are two main semilunar valves, each positioned at a critical exit point of the heart: : Located between the right ventricle and the
The are pocket-like structures in the heart that act as one-way gates between the ventricles and the major arteries. Named for their crescent-moon or "half-moon" shape, they ensure that blood flows forward into the body and lungs without leaking back into the heart. Types of Semilunar Valves There are two main semilunar valves, each positioned
: Unlike atrioventricular (AV) valves, semilunar valves do not have chordae tendineae (heart strings) or papillary muscles to hold them in place.