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Wall thickness: left right atria vs left right ventricle

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What is the ratio of the wall thickness of the left right atria and the left right ventricle?

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Cardiovascular system:

The ratio of the wall thickness of the left right atria and the left right ventricle

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The right atrium's wall is approximately only 2mm in thickness due to the combined influence of the low pressure of this chamber and the ease of pumping to low pressure areas (right ventricle).

Similar to the right atrium, the left atrium fulfills several functions: 1) atrial kick for the left ...

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