interventricular groove

interventricular sulcus

Either of the anterior and posterior grooves on the surface of the heart that lie over the interventricular septum and join at the apex.

Type Organ
Latin Name interventricular sulcus
FMA ID 7223

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the interventricular groove?
Either of the anterior and posterior grooves on the surface of the heart that lie over the interventricular septum and join at the apex.
What is the Latin name for the interventricular groove?
The Latin name for the interventricular groove is interventricular sulcus.

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