limbus fossae ovalis

A muscular ring surrounding the fossa ovalis in the wall of the right atrium of the heart.

Synonym: annulus ovalis, margin of fossa ovalis, Vieussens' annulus, Vieussens' isthmus, Vieussens' limbus, Vieussens' ring.

(05 Mar 2000)


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