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Atrial Auricle.
Atrial Auricle - as a noun
A small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
auricleauricula atriiExample Sentences
"The atrial auricle is a small, muscular pouch located in the upper chambers of the heart."
"The function of the atrial auricle is to increase the capacity of the atria to hold blood."
"Blood enters the atrial auricle after being received from the veins."
"The atrial auricle contracts to assist in the filling of the ventricles."
"The left atrial auricle is larger than the right atrial auricle."
