sinoauricular node


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Related to sinoauricular node: SA node, sinus node, sinoatrial valve

sinoauricular node

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si·no·a·tri·al

, sinoauricular node
n. nódulo sinusal o senoauricular, localizado en la unión de la vena cava y la aurícula derecha, y que se considera el punto de origen de los impulsos que estimulan los latidos del corazón;
a. sinoatrial, rel. a la región del seno auricular.
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The sinoauricular node (NSA) of moose was found in the myocardium of the right auricle in the initial part of the bordering groove, which is located between the right external wall of the superior vena cava at the level of its orifice and the base of the left ridge of the right auricle.
The sinoauricular node of the calf is located under the epicardium and its structure is similar to NSA of moose but is 10-15 mm shorter (Fig.