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The right heart is one of the four chambers of the heart, specifically the right atrium and the right ventricle. It is responsible for receiving deoxygenated blood from the body and pumping it to the lungs.

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava, which are large veins that collect blood from the upper and lower parts of the body, respectively. From the right atrium, the blood passes through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle.

The right ventricle is a thicker-walled chamber than the right atrium. It pumps the deoxygenated blood through the pulmonary valve into the pulmonary artery, which carries it to the lungs. In the lungs, the blood releases carbon dioxide and picks up oxygen. This oxygenated blood then returns to the left side of the heart.

The right heart plays a crucial role in the circulatory system. Its efficient functioning ensures that the body receives adequate oxygen and that waste products are removed. Conditions affecting the right heart can lead to various health problems, including heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.