Valve: Semilunar

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

: Located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery . It directs deoxygenated blood toward the lungs for oxygenation. Structural Features semilunar valve

: Each valve typically consists of three thin, flexible leaflets (cusps) made of connective tissue and endocardium. The are pocket-like structures in the heart that