Heart Septum (also known as Septum, Heart, Cardiac Septum): This structure includes the thin muscular atrial septum between the two HEART ATRIA, and the thick muscular ventricular septum between the two HEART VENTRICLES.

NIH MeSH · D006346Anatomy

Heart Septum

Also known asSeptum, Heart · Cardiac Septum · Septum, Cardiac · Heart Septa · Septa, Heart

Definition

This structure includes the thin muscular atrial septum between the two HEART ATRIA, and the thick muscular ventricular septum between the two HEART VENTRICLES.

MeSH classification

  • A07.541.459

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Related concepts

Aortic Valve

The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle.

Atrial Appendage

Ear-shaped appendage of either atrium of the heart. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Atrial Septum

The thin membrane-like muscular structure separating the right and the left upper chambers (HEART ATRIA) of a heart.

Atrioventricular Node

A small nodular mass of specialized muscle fibers located in the interatrial septum near the opening of the coronary sinus. It gives rise to…

Common questions about Heart Septum

What does Heart Septum mean in medicine?
This structure includes the thin muscular atrial septum between the two HEART ATRIA, and the thick muscular ventricular septum between the two HEART VENTRICLES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Heart Septum known by any other names?
Yes. Heart Septum is also referred to as Septum, Heart, Cardiac Septum, Septum, Cardiac, Heart Septa in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Heart Septum sit in the medical classification?
Heart Septum falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A07.541.459). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Heart Septum?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D006346) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗