Aortic Valve (also known as Aortic Valves, Valve, Aortic): The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle.

NIH MeSH · D001021Anatomy

Aortic Valve

Also known asAortic Valves · Valve, Aortic · Valves, Aortic

Definition

The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle.

MeSH classification

A07.541.510.110

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Common questions about Aortic Valve

What does Aortic Valve mean in medicine?

The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.

Is Aortic Valve known by any other names?

Yes. Aortic Valve is also referred to as Aortic Valves, Valve, Aortic, Valves, Aortic in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.

Where does Aortic Valve sit in the medical classification?

Aortic Valve falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A07.541.510.110). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001021) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗