Understanding cardiac physiology 002 – the RV Posted on September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 by PulmaKu 0 shares Share Tweet Pin Let us start with the right ventricle (RV): This is the right atrium (RA) and right ventricle (RV) : This is with the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) When the RV contracts (systole), the blood is forced out of the RVOT.