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Heart Septum
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Definition
: This structure includes the thin muscular atrial septum between the two HEART ATRIA, and the thick muscular ventricular septum between the two HEART VENTRICLES.
heart septal disease: coordinate IM with CARDIOMYOPATHIES (IM)
Examples
Atrial Septum
;
Endocardial Cushions
;
Foramen Ovale
;
Ventricular Septum
Other names
Septum, Heart; Septum, Cardiac; Septa, Heart; Heart Septa; Cardiac Septum