Detailed dissection of heart

Ventricular myocardium, posterior view of superficial layer

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Detailed dissection of heart

Ventricular myocardium, posterior view of superficial layer

1. Grooves for ventricular branches of right coronary artery
2. Left ventricle
3. Apex of heart
4. Notch at apex of heart
5. Ascending aorta
6. Right atrioventricular opening
7. Posterior interventricular sulcus
8. Right ventricle
9. Openings in myocardium for septal branches of coronary vessels