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Anterior part (right atrium, anatomy)

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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The anterior part of the right atrium is rough-walled in comparison to the posterior part. The two have different developmental origins and are separated by the crista terminalis. The anterior part represents the true developmental atrium.

The two key features of the anterior part of the right atrium are the:

  • musculi pectinati
  • auricle

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