Left surface of heart
Facies sinistra cordis
- Latin synonym: Facies pulmonalis sinistra cordis
- Synonym: Left pulmonary surface of heart
- Related terms: Left pulmonary surface
Definition
The left surface of the heart refers to the anatomical aspect of the heart that faces the left lung. This surface is formed by the left ventricle, with a smaller contribution from the left atrium.
The left surface is also known as the left "pulmonary surface" because it is in direct contact with the left lung.
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