aortic sinus (of Valsalva)

The space between the superior aspect of each cusp of the aortic valve & the dilated portion of the wall of the ascending aorta, immediately above each cusp. It is the origin of the coronary arteries. Distinguish from coronary sinus.

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aortic sinus aneurysm; sinus of Valsalva aneurysm; aortic sinus fistula aortic valve coronary artery coronary sinus

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Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999