Aorta vs Biceps brachii

الخاصية Aorta Biceps brachii
الاسم اللاتيني Aorta Musculus biceps brachii
النوع Vessel Muscle
جهاز الجسم Cardiovascular Muscular
منطقة الجسم Heart Region Upper Arm
الوظيفة The largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to distribute to all body tissues via its branches. Maintains blood pressure through elastic recoil of its … Primary supinator of the forearm and powerful flexor of the elbow. Also assists in shoulder flexion. The long head assists in shoulder joint stabilization.
الأهمية السريرية Aortic aneurysm (dilation) can rupture, causing fatal hemorrhage. Aortic dissection is a life-threatening tear in the aortic wall. Atherosclerosis commonly affects the aorta. Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital … Biceps tendon ruptures cause a visible bulge (Popeye deformity). Bicipital tendinitis causes anterior shoulder pain. The biceps reflex tests the C5-C6 nerve roots.
FMA ID 3734 37670