His-Purkinje system
His-Purkinji network
The His-Purkinje system receives signals from the AV node and is composed of the fibers that regulate cardiac muscle contraction in the ventricles.
| Type | Muscle |
| Body System | Muscular |
| Latin Name | His-Purkinji network |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the His-Purkinje system?
The His-Purkinje system receives signals from the AV node and is composed of the fibers that regulate cardiac muscle contraction in the ventricles.
What body system is the His-Purkinje system part of?
The His-Purkinje system is part of the Muscular.
What is the Latin name for the His-Purkinje system?
The Latin name for the His-Purkinje system is His-Purkinji network.
Related Structures
anterior internodal tract
anterior internodal fasciculus
aponeurosis
aponeuroses
atrioventricular node
A-V node
Bachmann's bundle
anterior interatrial band
Biceps brachii
Musculus biceps brachii
bundle of His
A-V bundle
cardiac muscle tissue of myocardium
cardiac Purkinje fiber
cardiac Purkinje fiber
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