Atrioventricular
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Atrioventricular can refer to:
- Left atrioventricular openingLeft atrioventricular openingThe left atrioventricular opening is placed below and to the left of the aortic orifice.It is a little smaller than the corresponding aperture of the opposite side....
- Atrioventricular fistulaAtrioventricular fistulaAn atrioventricular fistula is a fistula between an atrium and a ventricle of the heart.Clinically, thrills can be felt on the arm of the patient if palpated at the fistula....
- Atrioventricular nodeAtrioventricular nodeThe atrioventricular node is a part of the electrical control system of the heart that coordinates heart rate. It electrically connects atrial and ventricular chambers...
- The term "Atrioventricular valves" is used to describe the mitral valveMitral valveThe mitral valve is a dual-flap valve in the heart that lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle...
and tricuspid valveTricuspid valveThe tricuspid valve, or right atrioventricular valve, is on the right dorsal side of the mammalian heart, between the right atrium and the right ventricle. The normal tricuspid valve usually has three leaflets and three papillary muscles. They are connected to the papillary muscles by the chordae...
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