#atrioventricular_valve either of two heart valves through which blood flows from the atria to the ventricles; prevents return of blood to the atrium
supertype: cardiac_valve__cardiacvalve__heart_valve a valve to control one-way flow of blood
part: papillary_muscle
subtype: mitral_valve__bicuspid_valve__left_atrioventricular_valve valve with two cusps; situated between the left atrium and the left ventricle
subtype: tricuspid_valve__tricuspidvalve__right_atrioventricular_valve valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts
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