Coronary sulcus
Coronary Sulcus
The Coronary Sulcus (pronunciation: /kəˈrɒnəri ˈsʌlkəs/), also known as the Coronary Groove, is a groove that encircles the heart, marking the boundary between the atria and the ventricles.
Etymology
The term "Coronary" is derived from the Latin word 'corona' meaning 'crown', and "Sulcus" from the Latin 'sulcus' meaning 'groove' or 'furrow'. The name is given due to its crown-like encircling position around the heart.
Anatomy
The Coronary Sulcus is a significant anatomical feature of the heart, as it contains the coronary arteries and cardiac veins that supply blood to and from the heart muscle. It runs obliquely around the heart, separating the atria above from the ventricles below.
Related Terms
- Coronary Arteries: These are the vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. They are located in the coronary sulcus.
- Cardiac Veins: These are the vessels that carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart muscle. They are also located in the coronary sulcus.
- Atria: These are the upper chambers of the heart. The coronary sulcus marks the external boundary between the atria and the ventricles.
- Ventricles: These are the lower chambers of the heart. The coronary sulcus marks the external boundary between the atria and the ventricles.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coronary sulcus
- Wikipedia's article - Coronary sulcus
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