atrial auricle

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Noun atrial auricle has 1 sense

auricle, atrial auricle, auricula atrii - a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart
--₁ is a kind of pouch, pocket
--₁ is a part of atrium cordis, atrium of the heart

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Atrial Auricle

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. Anatomy: Either of the two appendages located on the upper chambers (atria) of the heart.

Usages and Sample Sentences:

The atrial auricles help increase the capacity of the atria for holding blood. (anatomy)

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