Semilunar Valve -
: Located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery . It directs deoxygenated blood toward the lungs for oxygenation. Structural Features
: Unlike atrioventricular (AV) valves, semilunar valves do not have chordae tendineae (heart strings) or papillary muscles to hold them in place. semilunar valve
: Each valve typically consists of three thin, flexible leaflets (cusps) made of connective tissue and endocardium. : Located between the right ventricle and the
: These are small pockets behind the valve leaflets that help them close efficiently as blood pressure in the arteries rises. semilunar valve