atrioventricular bundle

noun

Meaning

A collection of specialized cardiac muscle fibers that transmit electrical impulses from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles of the heart.

Examples

The atrioventricular bundle ensures that the ventricles contract in perfect synchronization with the atria.
Damage to the atrioventricular bundle can lead to a heart block, where electrical signals are delayed or interrupted.

Synonyms: bundle of His

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atrioventricular bundle

noun

Pronunciation: ˌeɪtriəʊvɛnˈtrɪkjʊlə ˈbʌndəl

Definition

A collection of specialized cardiac muscle fibers that transmit electrical impulses from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles of the heart.

Examples

The atrioventricular bundle ensures that the ventricles contract in perfect synchronization with the atria.
Damage to the atrioventricular bundle can lead to a heart block, where electrical signals are delayed or interrupted.
During the cardiac cycle, the electrical impulse travels rapidly through the atrioventricular bundle to stimulate the ventricular walls.

Synonyms of atrioventricular bundle

Words with a similar meaning to atrioventricular bundle:

bundle of His

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