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4th thoracic

endothelium
Attached to central
tendon of diaphragm
Surface
anatomy outline
of heart

2
3

5 1/2
R.Side 1st costal
cartilage

3rd costal
cartilage
Opening for coronary
sinus
Pulmonary
semilunar
Aortic
semilunar
Tricuspid
Bicuspid
Pulmonary
semilunar
Aortic
semilunar
Tricuspid
Bicuspid
Before in # 2 the septum completely blocks the passage
Foramen ovale development from R.A to L.A. –degeneration of upper part of septum
develops to maintain the opening – secondary foramen
3

flap

Primary septum- with a primary foramen Secondary septum grows from roof of atrium- when lungs
Septum grows from roof of atrium to floor (cushion) and leaves an expand on first breaths, pressure in L.A. increases forces “flap”
opening –primary foramen for blood to flow from the r.atrium to l. to cover foramen
atrium
Not responsible for fetal
circulation..just added to explain
better.

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