Bundle of His

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Is a:

Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

Definition:

Small band of specialized cardiac muscle fibers that originates in the atrioventricular node and extends into the membranous part of the interventricular septum. The bundle of His, consisting of the left and the right bundle branches, conducts the electrical impulses to the ventricles in generation of myocardial contraction. The left bundle branch of His splits into anterior and posterior hemifascicles.

Synonyms:

Anterior Fascicle
Atrioventricular Bundle
Atrioventricular Bundles
Bundle, Atrioventricular
Bundles, Atrioventricular
Fascicle, Anterior
Fascicle, Posterior
His Bundle
Left Bundle Branch of His
Posterior Fascicle
Right Bundle Branch of His

Broader Topics:

Heart Conduction System

Narrower Topics:

None

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