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caval sphincter
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0035832
A striated muscle sphincter that is an extension of the diaphragm and surrounds the vena cava. [ https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.056127 ]
Term info
Label
caval sphincter
Synonyms
- vena cava sphincter
function notes
upon stimulation of right phrenic nerve, may cause complete closure of the caval passage to the right heart
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uberon
id
UBERON:0035832
present in taxon
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCBITaxon_9709
Term relations
Subclass of:
- striated muscle sphincter
- surrounds some vena cava
- composed primarily of some skeletal muscle tissue
- innervated_by some phrenic nerve
- continuous_with some crus of diaphragm