Deep Bulbospiral Muscle Layer

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The deepest muscle on the left is the deep bulbospiral muscle group which originates from the septal portion of the mitral valve annulus. The deep bulbospiral muscle layer divides the left ventricular wall, wraps around the aortic outlet in a sphincter like form and re-attaches to the septal portion of the mitral valve annulus.

The deep bulbospiral and sinospiral fascicles interdigitate in the muscular IV septum. Upon ventricular contraction, the orientation of the muscle bands causes shortening in the diameter of the heart. The spiral muscles, upon contraction, also shorten the heart from apex to base .


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