Preferred Label : pericardial sinus;
Uberon 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.;
Uberon related term : oblique pericardial sinus; oblique pericardial; pericardial sinuses; oblique sinus; transverse pericardial; transverse pericardial sinus;
Origin ID : 0010279;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
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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.
