conus artery

second right coronary artery

The conus artery is generally considered to be the first branch of the right coronary artery (RCA) in the right sinus of Valsalva. However, one study has shown that in approximately 50% of humans, the conus artery arises from a discrete ostium in the right sinus of Valsalva.

Type Vessel
Latin Name second right coronary artery
FMA ID 15736

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the conus artery?
The conus artery is generally considered to be the first branch of the right coronary artery (RCA) in the right sinus of Valsalva. However, one study has shown that in approximately 50% of humans, the conus artery arises from a discrete ostium in the right sinus of Valsalva.
What is the Latin name for the conus artery?
The Latin name for the conus artery is second right coronary artery.

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