Valve of inferior vena cava
System
Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT
277722006
Valve of inferior vena cava
Definition
The semicircular fold of endocardium located on the right atrium at the point of attachment of the inferior vena cava; during development this valve helps direct the flow of oxygen-rich blood through the right atrium into the left cardiac atrium via the foramen ovale (preventing blood flowing into the right ventricle).
Also known as eustachean valve, eustachian valve, inferior vena cava valve — per UBERON
The Valve of inferior vena cava is a part of the Cardiovascular.