Anatomy

Foramen Ovale

An opening in the wall between the right and the left upper chambers (HEART ATRIA) of a fetal heart. Oval foramen normally closes soon after birth; when it fails to close the condition is called PATENT OVAL FORAMEN.

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Abstract

An opening in the wall between the right and the left upper chambers (HEART ATRIA) of a fetal heart. Oval foramen normally closes soon after birth; when it fails to close the condition is called PATENT OVAL FORAMEN.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Oval Foramen
  • Foramen, Oval

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2008; use HEART SEPTUM 1991-2007

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  1. A07w.541w.459.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Foramen Ovale. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054085. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054085
  2. Foramen Ovale. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foramen_ovale_(heart)
  3. Foramen Ovale. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q767116