Term Name: atrioventricular node
Synonyms: AV node, downstream pacemaker
Definition: The portion of tissue in the atrioventricular canal that slows impulse propagation between the atrium and cardiac ventricle.
Appears at: Larval:Protruding-mouth (72.0h-96.0h, 3.5mm)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005070]

Relationships
develops from: atrioventricular ring
is part of: atrioventricular canal cardiac conduction system
is a type of: portion of tissue

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