What area is NOT covered by the distribution of the right coronary artery?
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The question is asking which specific area is not supplied by the right coronary artery among the provided options. This requires an understanding of the anatomy and blood supply of the heart.
Answer
The left ventricle.
The left ventricle is not typically covered by the distribution of the right coronary artery.
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The left ventricle is not typically covered by the distribution of the right coronary artery.
More Information
The right coronary artery primarily supplies the right side of the heart, including the right atrium and ventricle. It may also supply parts of the septum, but the left ventricle is dominantly supplied by the left coronary artery, particularly the left anterior descending and circumflex arteries.
Sources
- Coronary artery anomalies overview: The normal and the abnormal - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries - hopkinsmedicine.org
- Right coronary artery branches: Types, anatomy, and more - medicalnewstoday.com
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