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Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > circulatory system > cardiovascular system > blood vessels > arteries > coronary vessels > coronary sinus
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > circulatory system > cardiovascular system > blood vessels > arteries > coronary vessels > coronary sinus
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > circulatory system > cardiovascular system > blood vessels > arteries > coronary vessels > coronary sinus
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > circulatory system > cardiovascular system > blood vessels > blood veins > coronary vessels > coronary sinus
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > circulatory system > cardiovascular system > blood vessels > blood veins > coronary vessels > coronary sinus
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > circulatory system > cardiovascular system > blood vessels > blood veins > coronary vessels > coronary sinus
Preferred Term:

coronary sinus

Definition:
A short vein that collects about two thirds of the venous blood from the myocardium and drains into the right atrium. Coronary sinus, normally located between the left atrium and left ventricle on the posterior surface of the heart, can serve as an anatomical reference for cardiac procedures.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
coronary vessels
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/190439
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RDF/XMLCreated 2012-08-29, last modified 2012-11-30