Left semilunar cusp

Valvula semilunaris sinistra

  • Latin synonym: Valvula coronaria sinistra valvae aortae
  • Synonym: Left coronary leaflet of aortic valve
  • Related terms: Left semilunar cusp of aortic valve

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The aortic valve is composed of three semilunar cusps (valvulae semilunares), forming a tricuspid structure. The cusps are:

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