Right semilunar cusp
Valvula semilunaris dextra
- Latin synonym: Valvula coronaria dextra valvae aortae
- Synonym: Right coronary leaflet of aortic valve
- Related terms: Right semilunar cusp of aortic valve
Definition
The aortic valve is composed of three semilunar cusps (valvulae semilunares), forming a tricuspid structure. The cusps are:
Septal semilunar cusp (Non-coronary cusp in humans)
Right semilunar cusp (Right coronary cusp in humans)
Left semilunar cusp (Left coronary cusp in humans)
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