sinus venosus

synonym: venous sinus
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11222

Cavity at the caudal end of the developing embryonic heart where intra- and extra-embryonic veins meet.

Note: The sinus venosus develops into the portion of the right atrium in the adult heart that receives blood from the vena cava.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 805 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'sinus venosus' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11222 RIS BibTex EndNote
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