posterior interventricular sulcus

diaphragmatic interventricular groove

The ventricles are separated by two grooves, one of which, the anterior longitudinal sulcus, is situated on the sternocostal surface of the heart, close to its left margin, the other posterior longitudinal sulcus (posterior interventricular sulcus, inferior interventricular groove), on the diaphragmatic surface near the right margin. In it run the posterior interventricular artery and middle cardiac vein.

Type Vessel
Latin Name diaphragmatic interventricular groove
FMA ID 7178

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the posterior interventricular sulcus?
The ventricles are separated by two grooves, one of which, the anterior longitudinal sulcus, is situated on the sternocostal surface of the heart, close to its left margin, the other posterior longitudinal sulcus (posterior interventricular sulcus, inferior interventricular groove), on the diaphragm
What is the Latin name for the posterior interventricular sulcus?
The Latin name for the posterior interventricular sulcus is diaphragmatic interventricular groove.

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