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Coronary Sinus

Description

The coronary sinus is a small, tube-like structure located in the human heart that acts as a blood vessel. It collects deoxygenated blood from the heart muscle and then delivers it to the right atrium.

Senses

Sense 1: Anatomy

In anatomy, the coronary sinus refers to the specific blood vessel found in the heart that collects deoxygenated blood.

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Sense 2: Medical

In medicine, the coronary sinus is often referenced in the context of certain procedures and surgeries related to the heart.

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Sample Sentences

Sense 1:

1. The coronary sinus is responsible for draining deoxygenated blood from the heart muscle.
2. The anatomy diagram clearly shows the location of the coronary sinus within the heart.
3. The surgeon carefully identified and accessed the coronary sinus during the procedure.

Sense 2:

1. During the surgery, the cardiologist inserted a catheter into the coronary sinus for further examination.
2. The patient required a stent placement in the coronary sinus to improve blood flow.
3. After the successful repair of the coronary sinus, the patient's cardiac function significantly improved.