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The ascending aorta is located anterior to the transverse pericardial sinus, which is labelled.
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Ascending aorta
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The oblique pericardial sinus is a space within the layers of the parietal and visceral pericardial layers, located posterior to the left atrium. The oblique sinus provides space for the left atrium to expand.
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Oblique pericardial sinus
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The transverse pericardial sinus, which is labelled, is located anterior to the superior vena cava.
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Superior vena cava
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The transverse pericardial sinus is a space within the layers of the parietal and visceral pericardial layers. It lies superior to the left atrium, anterior to the SVC and posterior to the ascending aorta and pulmonary trunk. The transverse pericardial sinus serves as a useful anatomical landmark during coronary artery bypass surgery.
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Transverse pericardial sinus
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The transverse pericardial sinus, which is labelled, is located posterior to the pulmonary trunk
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Pulmonary trunk
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