vortex of heart


vor·tex of heart

[TA] a spiral arrangement of muscular fibers at the apex of the heart. Synonym(s): vortex cordis [TA], whorl (2)

vor·tex of heart

(vōr'teks hahrt) [TA] A spiral arrangement of muscular fibers at the apex of the heart.
Synonym(s): whorl (2) .

vortex of heart

The region at the apex of the heart where muscle fibers of the ventricles make a tight spiral and turn inward.See also: vortex