- Aorta - Wikipedia
The aorta ( eɪ ˈ ɔːr t ə ay-OR-tə; pl : aortas or aortae) is the main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart, branching upwards immediately after, and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits at the aortic bifurcation into two smaller arteries (the common iliac arteries)
- Aorta: Anatomy and Function - Cleveland Clinic
The aorta is the main vessel through which oxygen-rich blood travels from the heart to the rest of the body It also delivers nutrients and hormones The aorta’s branches ensure these substances reach internal organs and nearby supporting tissue
- Aorta: Anatomy, Function, and Signs of a Problem - Verywell Health
Divided into four sections—the aortic root, ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending aorta—it ensures blood reaches areas like the arms, legs, brain, and abdominal organs Signs of a problem with the aorta can include severe chest or back pain, shortness of breath, a pulsing feeling in the abdomen, or fainting
- Aortic Aneurysm: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD
The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body Although your aorta is a tough, durable workhorse, sometimes its walls can weaken and bulge in what is called an aortic aneurysm
- Your Aorta: The Pulse of Life - American Heart Association
The aorta is the main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body When a problem occurs with the aorta, the heart and the entire body’s blood supply can be put at risk
- What is the function of the aorta? - Medical News Today
The aorta is the main artery responsible for transporting oxygenated blood out of the heart and to the rest of the body It consists of the ascending aorta, the aortic arch, and descending aorta
- The Aorta - Branches - Aortic Arch - TeachMeAnatomy
The aorta is the largest artery in the body, initially being an inch wide in diameter It receives the cardiac output from the left ventricle and supplies the body with oxygenated blood via the systemic circulation
- Aorta: Anatomy, branches, supply - Kenhub
The aorta is the first segment of the systemic arterial circulation, originating directly from the left ventricle of the heart It is the largest artery in the body consisting of three parts that each has its special characteristics, most notably in their direction and orientation
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