Differentiate between the following:
Bicuspid and tricuspid valve

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Solution

Bicuspid valve is a valve that is present in between the left atrium and left ventricle.
Tricuspid valve is a valve that is present in between the right atrium and right ventricle.
Bicuspid valve Tricuspid valve
1. It is located in between the left atrium and left ventricle. 1. It is located in between the right atrium and right ventricle.
2. Consists of two cusps or flaps. 2. Consists of three cusps or flaps.
3. Prevents the backflow of oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium. 3. Prevents the backflow of de-oxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

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Bicuspid valve	Tricuspid valve
1. It is located in between the left atrium and left ventricle.	1. It is located in between the right atrium and right ventricle.
2. Consists of two cusps or flaps.	2. Consists of three cusps or flaps.
3. Prevents the backflow of oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium.	3. Prevents the backflow of de-oxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

Differentiate between the following:Bicuspid and tricuspid valve

Differentiate between the following:
Bicuspid and tricuspid valve