Morphology/Structure
The conus arteriosus is the smooth-walled outflow tract of the right ventricle.
Key Features/Anatomical Relations
The conus arteriosus is a cone-shaped structure that forms the region between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk.
Function
The conus arteriosus provides a support structure for the pulmonary valve and the origin of the pulmonary trunk.
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Conus arteriosus
The conus arteriosus is the narrow tube extending anteriorly between the atria from the right side of the ventricle.
