coronary sinus

Origin

• junction of great cardiac vein & oblique vein of left atrium

Course

• runs in posterior part of the coronary sulcus

Tributaries

• short trunk receiving most of the cardiac veins.

Empties into

• right atrium between the inferior vena cava & atrioventricular orifice

Notes

Distinguish from aortic sinus

More general terms

• sinus
• vein

Additional terms

• great cardiac vein
• oblique vein of left atrium