arch of aorta

aortic arch

The convex portion of the aorta between the ascending and descending parts of the aorta; branches from it include the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery; the brachiocephalic trunk further splits to form the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery.

Type Vessel
Structure parente thoracic aorta
Nom latin aortic arch
FMA ID 3768

Questions fréquentes

What is the arch of aorta?
The convex portion of the aorta between the ascending and descending parts of the aorta; branches from it include the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery; the brachiocephalic trunk further splits to form the right subclavian artery and the right comm
What is the Latin name for the arch of aorta?
The Latin name for the arch of aorta is aortic arch.

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