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ostium pl. ostia [L.] a mouth or orifice; a general term to designate an opening into a tubular organ, or between two distinct body cavities. The names of most ostia are self-defining. ostium abdominale the fimbriated end of the uterine tube. ostium cardiacum the opening of the esophagus into the stomach. coronary ostium either of the two openings in the aortic sinuses which mark the origin of the (left and right) coronary arteries. ostium ejaculatorium the common orifice of the ductus deferens and the excretory duct of the seminal vesicle into the urethra. ostium internum ostium uterinum tubae. ostium pharyngeum the nasopharyngeal end of the auditory tube. ostium primum an opening in the lower portion of the membrane dividing the embryonic atria into right and left sides. Called also foramen primum. See also atrial septal defect. ostium pulmonary vein the opening of the pulmonary vein into the left atrium. ostium ruminoreticulare the opening between the rumen and the reticulum. ostium secundum an opening in the upper portion of the membrane dividing the embryonic atria into right and left sides, appearing later than the ostium primum. Called also foramen secundum. See also atrial septal defect. tympanic ostium, ostium tympanicum the opening of the auditory tube on the carotid wall of the tympanic cavity. ostium uteri the external opening of the cervix of the uterus into the vagina. ostium uterinum tubae the point where the cavity of the uterine tube becomes continuous with that of the uterus. ostium vaginae the external orifice of the vagina. 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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