mitral valve anulus

anulus of mitral valve

The fibrous ring of the mitral valve that attaches the cusps of mitral valve to the heart, and which consists of portions of the fibrous scallops of the anterior and posterior cusps.

Type Organ
Parent Structure fibrous ring of heart
Latin Name anulus of mitral valve
FMA ID 9498

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mitral valve anulus?
The fibrous ring of the mitral valve that attaches the cusps of mitral valve to the heart, and which consists of portions of the fibrous scallops of the anterior and posterior cusps.
What is the Latin name for the mitral valve anulus?
The Latin name for the mitral valve anulus is anulus of mitral valve.

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