Anatomie du cœur

Beside standard anatomic description, this paper underlines details which have a specific clinical application. These clinical applications concern all cardiologic fields. Regarding the coronary artery network, its anatomy remains the support of angina pectoris and myocardial infarction symptomatology. In valvular diseases, the anatomy of the valvular and subvalvular apparatus supports the pathophysiological concept and the technical aspect of left atrioventricuar valvuloplasty. Regarding the modulation of cardiac performances, the responsibility of extrinsic and intrinsic nervous support lies on anatomical considerations. The present paper utilizes the international nomina anatomica which is actually taught to students.