Mitral Valve.
The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle that has two leaflets (anterior and posterior). Prevents blood from flowing backward into the atrium when the ventricle contracts. The most commonly repaired heart valve.
Definition
What is mitral valve?
The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle that has two leaflets (anterior and posterior). Prevents blood from flowing backward into the atrium when the ventricle contracts. The most commonly repaired heart valve.
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