pericardial sinus

Term ID

UBERON:0010279

Synonyms

• oblique pericardial
• oblique pericardial sinus
• oblique sinus
• pericardial sinuses
• transverse pericardial
• transverse pericardial sinus

Definition

There are two Pericardial sinuses: transverse and oblique. The cul-de-sac enclosed between the limbs of the inverted U of the venous mesocardium lies behind the left atrium and is known as the oblique sinus. . The passage between the venous and arterial mesocardiabi.e. , between the aorta and pulmonary artery in front and the superior vena cava behindbis termed the transverse sinus. Also, the sinus that forms in the pericardial cavity where the dorso-mesentary pericardium reside. Can be used to pass ligature during cardiac surgery. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericardial_sinus

References

• Pericardial:sinus
• http://www.snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Details/314273005

Ontology

Uberon Ontology