Trigone
Trigone
Trigone (pronunciation: /ˈtraɪɡoʊn/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a triangular area. The term is derived from the Greek word "trigonon", meaning triangle.
Etymology
The term "Trigone" is derived from the Greek word "trigonon", which means triangle. This is due to the triangular shape of the areas this term is used to describe in the human body.
In Urology
In urology, the urinary bladder trigone is a smooth triangular region of the internal urinary bladder formed by the two ureteric orifices and the internal orifice of the urethra. It is an important anatomical landmark.
In Neuroanatomy
In neuroanatomy, the trigone of the lateral ventricle (also known as the trigone of the brain) is the triangular part of the lateral ventricle that is located in the temporal lobe of the brain.
In Cardiology
In cardiology, the trigone of the heart is a fibrous structure that forms the skeleton of the heart. It is located between the aortic valve and the mitral valve.
Related Terms
- Trigonitis: Inflammation of the trigone of the urinary bladder.
- Trigone of the lateral ventricle: The triangular part of the lateral ventricle in the brain.
- Trigone of the heart: The fibrous structure that forms the skeleton of the heart.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trigone
- Wikipedia's article - Trigone
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