Anterior semilunar leaflet of pulmonary valve
Valvula semilunaris anterior valvae trunci pulmonalis
- Latin synonym: Valvula nonadjacens valvae trunci pulmonalis
- Synonym: Non-adjacent leaflet of pulmonary valve; Anterior semilunar cusp of pulmonary valve
- Related terms: Anterior semilunar cusp
Definition
The pulmonary valve is composed by three cusps (right, left and anterior semilunar cusps), formed by duplicatures of the lining membrane, strengthened by fibrous tissue.