Anatomy

Sinus of Valsalva

The dilatation of the aortic wall behind each of the cusps of the aortic valve.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The dilatation of the aortic wall behind each of the cusps of the aortic valve.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Aortic Sinus
  • Sinus, Aortic
  • Valsalva Sinus

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Aspects Covered

22 allowable subheadings

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

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Indexing Annotation

aneurysm: coord IM with AORTIC ANEURYSM (IM); ruptured aneurysm of sinus: coord IM with AORTIC RUPTURE (IM)

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History Note

79

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Tree Number

  1. A07w.015w.114w.056w.847w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sinus of Valsalva. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012850. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012850
  2. Sinus of Valsalva. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_sinus
  3. Sinus of Valsalva. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4115039