bulbus arteriosus

truncus

The bulbus arteriosus is an elastic heart chamber[GO]. Multi-tissue structure that consists of three layers and through which the blood exits the heart. The bulbus arteriosus is a pear shaped chamber that functions as a capacitor, maintaining continuous blood flow into the gill arches[ZFA].

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Type Organ
Structure parente cardiac chamber
Nom latin truncus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bulbus arteriosus?

The bulbus arteriosus is an elastic heart chamber[GO]. Multi-tissue structure that consists of three layers and through which the blood exits the heart. The bulbus arteriosus is a pear shaped chamber that functions as a capacitor, maintaining continuous blood flow into the gill arches[ZFA].

What is the Latin name for the bulbus arteriosus?

The Latin name for the bulbus arteriosus is truncus.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0004152 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — bulbus arteriosus Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.