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Observations on structure and function of the equine mitral valve
Author(s) -
MILLER P. J.,
HOLMES J. R.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
equine veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 2042-3306
pISSN - 0425-1644
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1984.tb01979.x
Subject(s) - ventricle , left atrium , mitral valve , cardiology , medicine , anatomy , horse , biology , atrial fibrillation , paleontology
Summary The anatomy of the equine mitral valve and certain variations observed in 60 adult horses are described. The functional role of this valve, sited between the left atrium and the high pressure‐generating left ventricle, is discussed in relation to its anatomical structure. A method of examining the left side of the heart post mortem is described.