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Fig. 2. Histological sections showing morphology of the normal neonatal mouse heart. (A) Low magnification view of the anterior portion of the heart, showing the normal configuration of the interventricular septum (IVS) and ventricular walls. Note the relative thickness of these components. (B,C) The right ventricular (RV) subpulmonary outflow tract (PA) is shown in B, whereas C illustrates the left ventricular (LV) outflow tract (Ao). Note the fibrous continuity of the mitroaortic valves. (D-F) Configuration of structures in the venous pole of the heart. The sequence of sections shows normal connection of the left superior vena cava (LSVC) to the right atrium (RA) via the coronary sinus (CS). Also shown are the right superior vena cava (RSVC) connection to the right atrium (RA; D,E) and the atrial septal complex. Same magnification used in panels B-F. MV, mitral valve; TV, tricuspid valve; FO, foramen ovale; FS, foramen secundum.