Interventricular septum
Interventricular Septum
The Interventricular Septum (pronounced: in-ter-ven-TRIK-yuh-lar SEP-tum) is a vital part of the heart anatomy.
Etymology
The term "Interventricular Septum" is derived from Latin. "Inter" means between, "ventriculus" refers to a small chamber, and "septum" means a partition or wall. Thus, the term literally means "the wall between the small chambers."
Definition
The Interventricular Septum is the stout wall separating the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart from one another. The septum is muscular in structure and plays a crucial role in the heart's function of pumping blood.
Function
The primary function of the Interventricular Septum is to prevent the mixing of blood between the two ventricles of the heart. The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body, while the right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs. The septum ensures that these two types of blood do not mix, maintaining the efficiency of the circulatory system.
Related Terms
- Heart: The organ in which the Interventricular Septum is located.
- Ventricles: The two lower chambers of the heart, separated by the Interventricular Septum.
- Septum: A general term for a wall or partition, of which the Interventricular Septum is a specific example.
- Circulatory System: The system of the body that the heart and Interventricular Septum are part of.
See Also
- Cardiology: The study of the heart and its functions in health and disease.
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Interventricular septum
- Wikipedia's article - Interventricular septum
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