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
2024年11月9日 · 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.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月25日 · The aorta runs from the heart through the center of the chest and belly area, called the abdomen. The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. An abdominal aortic aneurysm that ruptures can cause life-threatening bleeding.
Your Aorta: The Pulse of Life | American Heart Association
2024年1月30日 · 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 does a tortuous aorta mean? how is it treated?
2019年7月9日 · Maybe a warning: A tortuous aorta is one that is not straight ( the normal condition ) but does not contain and aneurysm. This may occur normally in older people or those with long standing hypertension. It may also occur in younger people who have abnormal composition of their artery walls.
What is the function of the aorta? - Medical News Today
2023年3月2日 · 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.
Aorta: Anatomy, branches, supply - Kenhub
2023年10月30日 · 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.
Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Aorta - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年7月25日 · The aorta is the first and largest artery in the body. It is responsible for transporting nutrient-rich blood to the systemic circulation following ejection from the left ventricle of the heart. The aorta extends from the aortic valve of the left ventricle to the proximal iliac bifurcation at the L4 vertebral level.
Anatomy, Thorax, Heart Aorta - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年7月24日 · The aorta is the largest vessel within the human body. It originates from the left ventricle of the heart anterior to the pulmonary artery before arching posteriorly and descending along the posterior mediastinum.
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