Base of left ventricle
Basis ventriculi sinistri
- Latin synonym: Pars basalis ventriculi sinistri
- Synonym: LV base; Apical part of left ventricle
- Related terms: Basal
Definition
The base of the left ventricle is defined as the region adjacent to the mitral valve annulus, where the mitral valve leaflets are seen within the left ventricle.
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