Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134243818
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm, Jon B. Mallatt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 7RQ
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To determine:
The false statement about the crista terminalis of the right atrium.
Introduction:
The crista terminalis is the thickest part of the heart with a crescent shape and present in the right atrium. It is responsible for segregating the right atrium into two parts namely- the smooth posteromedial and the trabeculated anterolateral. It also serves as conduction barrier.
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