transverse pericardial sinus

Term ID

UBERON:0002248

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]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericardial_sinus

References

• EHDAA2:0002077
• EHDAA:796
• EMAPA:16214
• MA:0001880
• Pericardial:sinus

Ontology

Uberon Ontology