left bundle branch
crus sinistrum (fasciculi atrioventricularis)
The left branch of the atrioventricular bundle that separates at the bundle of His, descends the septal wall of the left ventricle and connects to the terminal Purkinje fiber[MP].
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Muscular |
| Parent Structure | conducting tissue of heart |
| Latin Name | crus sinistrum (fasciculi atrioventricularis) |
| FMA ID | 9487 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the left bundle branch?
The left branch of the atrioventricular bundle that separates at the bundle of His, descends the septal wall of the left ventricle and connects to the terminal Purkinje fiber[MP].
What body system is the left bundle branch part of?
The left bundle branch is part of the Muscular.
What is the Latin name for the left bundle branch?
The Latin name for the left bundle branch is crus sinistrum (fasciculi atrioventricularis).
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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