TITLE: Transverse sinus

DESCRIPTION: The forceps is in the transverse sinus of pericardium. Anterior to it are the aorta and the pulmonary trunk. It is due to folding of the embryonic heart tube. It is often used to tie a ligature during bypass surgery.

CREDITS: Dr. S. Chandra

FILE: 07_Image358

COPYRIGHT: Dr. S. Chandra, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland