fossa ovalis of heart

fossa ovalis

Found in the right atrium of the heart, the fossa ovalis is an embryonic remnant of the foramen ovale, which normally closes shortly after birth. In a heart specimen of a neonate, the fossa ovalis is translucent, but later in life the membrane thickens.

类型 Organ
上级结构 anatomical surface region
拉丁名称 fossa ovalis
FMA ID 9246

常见问题

What is the fossa ovalis of heart?
Found in the right atrium of the heart, the fossa ovalis is an embryonic remnant of the foramen ovale, which normally closes shortly after birth. In a heart specimen of a neonate, the fossa ovalis is translucent, but later in life the membrane thickens.
What is the Latin name for the fossa ovalis of heart?
The Latin name for the fossa ovalis of heart is fossa ovalis.

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