how to translate this sinus aortae descendis
Sinus aortae is the space between the superior aspect of each cusp of the aortic valve and the dilated portion of the wall of the ascending aorta, immediately above each cusp. The term descendis is a verb that means (descends; descended; descending)
sinus aortae descendis:
An aortic sinus is one of the anatomic dilations of the ascending aorta, which occurs just above the aortic valve. These widenings are between the wall of the aorta and each of the three cusps of the aortic valve. There are generally three aortic sinuses:(one anterior and 2 posterior sinuses):
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