Mid-cavity of left ventricle
Pars media ventriculi sinistri
- Synonym: LV mid
- Related terms: Mid-cavity
Definition
The mid-ventricle (Mid-cavity of left ventricle; LV mid) refers to the portion of the left ventricle where the papillary muscles are visualized, typically in the parasternal short-axis view in ultrasound; this region lies between the base and the apex.
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