Truncus arteriosus
Structure during embryonic development / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The truncus arteriosus is a structure that is present during embryonic development.[clarification needed] It is an arterial trunk that originates from both ventricles of the heart that later divides into the aorta and the pulmonary trunk.[1]
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Truncus arteriosus | |
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Details | |
Precursor | Cardiogenic area |
Gives rise to | Aorta, pulmonary artery |
System | Cardiovascular system |
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MeSH | D014338 |
TE | arteriosus_by_E5.11.1.8.1.0.4 E5.11.1.8.1.0.4 |
FMA | 70301 |
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