Aortic vestibule

Aortic vestibule

Infobox Anatomy
Name = Aortic vestibule
Latin = v. aortae
GraySubject = 138
GrayPage = 534


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DorlandsPre = v_08
DorlandsSuf = 14237729
The portion of the ventricle immediately below the aortic orifice is termed the aortic vestibule, and possesses fibrous instead of muscular walls.

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