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  1. Aorta. The aorta is a large, cane-shaped vessel that delivers oxygen-rich blood to your body. It starts in the lower-left part of the heart and passes through the chest and abdomen. Along the way, blood vessels branch off the aorta, extending to organs and supporting tissue. Contents Overview Function Anatomy Conditions and Disorders Care.

  2. Nov 9, 2024 · Ascending aorta: The ascending aorta is the first section of the aorta, connected to the left ventricle, which pumps oxygenated blood to the body. It begins at the aortic valve, which regulates blood flow from the heart into the aorta. Aortic arch: This is the part of the aorta that curves upward toward the head and neck. It starts where the ...

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  3. Apr 21, 2024 · Abdominal Aorta. The abdominal aorta is a continuation of the thoracic aorta beginning at the level of the T12 vertebrae. It is approximately 13cm long and ends at the level of the L4 vertebra. At this level, the aorta terminates by bifurcating into the right and left common iliac arteries that supply the lower body. Branches. In descending order:

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  4. Oct 30, 2023 · The aorta is the main artery in the body whose only and important function is to carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It is important to note that all the arteries of the human body (except the pulmonary arteries), no matter where they are, receive blood from the aorta. This becomes possible by the numerous branches ...

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  5. Sep 4, 2018 · Location of Aorta. The main artery of the body begins at the heart and ends when it divides itself in the iliac arteries to supply blood to the lower limbs. The aorta is found in the trunk of the human body and it is divided and named according to its location in thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta. The diaphragm is the point of reference ...

  6. Apr 24, 2023 · The ascending aorta is the first portion of the aorta. It arises from the base of the left ventricle, and measures around 5cm in length. It begins immediately at the opening of the aortic valve with dilation called the aortic sinus, from which the left and right coronary arteries arise. The coronary arteries supply the cardiac muscle (myocardium).

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  8. The descending abdominal aorta has a large anterior branch called the celiac trunk which branches into three arteries: left gastric artery (superior branch, to the stomach), common hepatic artery (right branch, to the liver), and splenic artery (left branch, to the spleen and pancreas). A pair of adrenal arteries branch off the aorta (right and ...

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