Aorta vs inferior vena cava
| Propiedad | Aorta | inferior vena cava |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre latino | Aorta | caudal vena cava |
| Tipo | Vessel | Vessel |
| Sistema corporal | Cardiovascular | N/A |
| Región corporal | Heart Region | N/A |
| Función | 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 |
| Significado clínico | 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 |