Term Name: | transverse pericardial sinus |
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Synonyms: | transverse sinus |
Definition: | The passage between the venous and arterial mesocardia -i.e., between the aorta and pulmonary artery in front and the superior vena cava behind. Also, the sinus that forms in the pericardial cavity where the dorso-mesentary pericardium reside.[WP,unvetted]. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002248] |