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opening /open·ing/ (o´pin-ing) an aperture or open space; anatomic openings may be called aditus, foramen, fossa, hiatus, orifice, or ostium. aortic opening 1. the aperture in the diaphragm for passage of the descending aorta. 2. see under orifice. cardiac opening the opening from the esophagus into the stomach. caval opening foramen venae cavae. pyloric opening the opening between the stomach and duodenum. saphenous opening see under hiatus.
opening an aperture, orifice or open space. aortic opening 1. the aperture of the ventricle into the aorta. 2. the aperture in the diaphragm for passage of the descending aorta. cardiac opening the opening from the esophagus into the stomach. pyloric opening the opening between the stomach and duodenum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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