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SynthesisCells, tissues, organs2025

Anatomy, Histology, Aetiology, Development and Functions of Cartilago Cordis: A Systematic Review.

Valentina Kubale, Adam Best, Shirley Mai, Thalia Smale, Aziza Alibhai, William Perez, Samir A A El-Gendy, Mohamed A M Alsafy, Craig J Sturrock, Catrin Sian Rutland

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Valentina KubaleVeterinary Faculty, Institute of Preclinical Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Adam BestSchool of Veterinary Medicine and Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Shirley MaiSchool of Veterinary Medicine and Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Thalia SmaleSchool of Veterinary Medicine and Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Aziza AlibhaiSchool of Veterinary Medicine and Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
William PerezUnidad de Anatomía, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Samir A A El-GendyDepartment of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Mohamed A M AlsafyDepartment of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Craig J SturrockThe Hounsfield Facility, School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Catrin Sian RutlandSchool of Veterinary Medicine and Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.

Funding

Wellcome Trust
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe cartilago cordis is a structure present within the cardiac skeleton of some, but not all, vertebrate species. This systematic review compared the presence, structure, and function of the cartilago cordis from published works covering all vertebrate species.

methodsLiterature searches were conducted to obtain information relating to the anatomical location, morphology, prevalence, number of structures, development, and function.

resultsThe cartilago cordis was most commonly composed of hyaline cartilage but its location within the cardiac skeleton, anatomical, and histological structure varied between species. The cartilago cordis has not been documented in every vertebrate species, or every individual within each species, but it is present in 68 vertebrates including an amphibian, and some mammals, reptiles, and birds. The function of the cartilago cordis is unknown, but theories have ranged from an adaptive mechanism to support cardiac tissue through to roles in conduction and contraction, especially in areas of high mechanical stress. Possible links between the presence of a cartilago cordis and cardiac pathologies were also identified.

conclusionThe cartilago cordis varied in prevalence, structure, and location; further research is required to understand the function and development. In addition, it is possible there are more vertebrate species containing cartilago cordis than presently known about given its varying prevalence and sometimes small size.

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HeartAnimalsHumansVertebratesCardiac anatomyFibrocartilageHeartHyaline cartilageOssa cordis

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PMID40168957
PMCPMC12500270

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