Aorta vs Atlas (C1)
| Property | Aorta | Atlas (C1) |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Name | Aorta | Atlas |
| Type | Vessel | Bone |
| Body System | Cardiovascular | Skeletal |
| Body Region | Heart Region | Spine |
| Function | 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 … | The first cervical vertebra that supports the skull. Allows nodding movements (flexion and extension) of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint. |
| Clinical Significance | 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 … | Jefferson fractures (burst fractures of the atlas) result from axial loading. Atlanto-occipital dislocation is usually fatal. Congenital anomalies include atlas assimilation (occipitalization). |
| FMA ID | 3734 | 12519 |