Atrioventricular is a term that refers to the opening that connects the atrium and the ventricle in the heart. This term is primarily used in medical contexts, but there are several synonyms that can be used instead. One possible synonym is the abbreviation AV, which is often used in medical shorthand to refer to the atrioventricular node or bundle. Other synonyms include the terms interventricular and ventriculoatrial, which also refer to the connection between the ventricles and atria in the heart. Additionally, the term cardiac valve can be used to refer to the structures that regulate blood flow between the atria and ventricles.