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Aorta vs inferior vena cava

Property Aorta inferior vena cava
Latin Name Aorta caudal vena cava
Type Vessel Vessel
Body System Cardiovascular N/A
Body Region Heart Region N/A
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 … N/A
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 … N/A
FMA ID 3734 10951
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Aorta

Aorta

The largest artery in the body, the aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle and distributes it to all tissues through its branches. Elastic recoil of its walls, the Windkessel effect, helps maintain blood …

Cardiovascular Heart Region

inferior vena cava

caudal vena cava