aortico-pulmonary spiral septum

aortic septum

The spiral septum that separates the truncus arteriosus into a ventral pulmonary trunk and the dorsal aorta[MP]. The aorticopulmonary septum is developmentally formed from neural crest, specifically the cardiac neural crest, and actively separates the aorta and pulmonary arteries and fuses with the interventricular septum within the heart during development. The actual mechanism of septation of the outflow tract is poorly understood, but is recognized as a dynamic process with contributions from contractile, hemodynamic, and extracellular matrix interactions.

Type Bone
Parent Structure outflow tract septum
Latin Name aortic septum

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the aortico-pulmonary spiral septum?
The spiral septum that separates the truncus arteriosus into a ventral pulmonary trunk and the dorsal aorta[MP]. The aorticopulmonary septum is developmentally formed from neural crest, specifically the cardiac neural crest, and actively separates the aorta and pulmonary arteries and fuses with the
What is the Latin name for the aortico-pulmonary spiral septum?
The Latin name for the aortico-pulmonary spiral septum is aortic septum.

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