Term Name: atrioventricular valve
Synonyms: atrio-ventricular valve, AV valve
Definition: A cardial valve in the atrioventricular region that separates the atrium from the ventricle and prevent backflow from the ventricles into the atria during systole.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002133]

Relationships
develops from: endocardial cushion
is part of: atrioventricular region
has parts: chorda tendineae
is a type of: cardial valve
has subtype: mitral valve tricuspid valve