atrioventricular node

A-V node

An area of conducting tissue between the atria and the ventricles of the heart that conducts the normal electrical impulse from the atria to the ventricles.

Type Organ
Body System Muscular
Parent Structure cardiac muscle tissue of interatrial septum
Latin Name A-V node
FMA ID 9478

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the atrioventricular node?
An area of conducting tissue between the atria and the ventricles of the heart that conducts the normal electrical impulse from the atria to the ventricles.
What body system is the atrioventricular node part of?
The atrioventricular node is part of the Muscular.
What is the Latin name for the atrioventricular node?
The Latin name for the atrioventricular node is A-V node.

Related Structures

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