Term Name: transverse pericardial sinus
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]

Relationships
is part of: dorsal mesocardium
is a type of: pericardial sinus