Bachmann’s bundle

Definition

Bachmann’s bundle is a band of cardiac muscle fibers that conducts electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles, specifically facilitating the conduction from the right atrium to the left atrium in the heart. It plays a crucial role in ensuring synchronized contraction of both atria during the cardiac cycle.

Related terms

Atrial fibrillation: A cardiac rhythm disorder characterized by rapid, irregular beating of the atria due to disorganized electrical activity.

Cardiac cycle: The sequence of events that occur in a complete heartbeat, including both contraction and relaxation phases.

Sinoatrial node: The heart's natural pacemaker, initiating electrical impulses that set the rate and rhythm of your heartbeat