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Coronary Sinus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A short vein that collects about two thirds of the venous blood from the MYOCARDIUM and drains into the RIGHT ATRIUM. Coronary sinus, normally located between the LEFT ATRIUM and LEFT VENTRICLE on the posterior surface of the heart, can serve as an anatomical reference for cardiac procedures.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-M701Z4D7-J

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