endocardial cushion

atrioventricular canal cushion

The endocardial cushion is a specialized region of mesenchymal cells that will give rise to the heart septa and valves[GO]. Swellings of tissue present between the endocardial and myocardial cell layers that will give rise to the interstitial cells of the cardiac valves[ZFA].

Type Organ
Parent Structure embryonic structure
Latin Name atrioventricular canal cushion
FMA ID 70302

Sub-structures

inferior endocardial cushion Organ superior endocardial cushion Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the endocardial cushion?
The endocardial cushion is a specialized region of mesenchymal cells that will give rise to the heart septa and valves[GO]. Swellings of tissue present between the endocardial and myocardial cell layers that will give rise to the interstitial cells of the cardiac valves[ZFA].
What is the Latin name for the endocardial cushion?
The Latin name for the endocardial cushion is atrioventricular canal cushion.

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