Cardiac Skeleton

Summary Information: Cardiac Skeleton

Cardiac Skeleton: The cardiac skeleton is a group of fibrous rings located in the heart. The rings of the cardiac skeleton provide places for the four valves of the heart and the heart muscle to attach. The cardiac skeleton also provides support for the heart structure, separates the atria from the ventricles, and plays a role in the electrical conduction system of the heart.

Closely Related Organs: Cardiac Skeleton

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Cardiac Skeleton:

• Heart
• Myocardium
• Mitral valve
• Pulmonary valve
• Tricuspid valve
• Aortic valve
• Cardiovascular system
• Muscles
• Ventricles of the heart
• Atria of the heart

Other Names: Cardiac Skeleton

The following are other names for the organ: Cardiac Skeleton:

• Main pulmonary artery
• Pulmonary artery

Sub Parts: Cardiac Skeleton

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Cardiac Skeleton:

• Fibrous tissue

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Cardiac Skeleton: Related Topics

• Cardiac
• Cardiac symptoms
• Cardiac disease
• Cardiac disorder
• Skeleton

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