myocardium trabecular layer

heart muscle trabecula

The layer of the myocardium composed of projections of contractile myocytes. The trabecular layer is bounded internally by the endocardium. In zebrafish, unlike the trabeculations of higher vertebrates, both atrial and ventricular trabeculae have more strut-like character, and are more uniform without apparent regional differences[ZFA].

Type Bone
Parent Structure myocardial layer
Latin Name heart muscle trabecula

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the myocardium trabecular layer?
The layer of the myocardium composed of projections of contractile myocytes. The trabecular layer is bounded internally by the endocardium. In zebrafish, unlike the trabeculations of higher vertebrates, both atrial and ventricular trabeculae have more strut-like character, and are more uniform witho
What is the Latin name for the myocardium trabecular layer?
The Latin name for the myocardium trabecular layer is heart muscle trabecula.

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