Aorta vs inferior vena cava
| 속성 | Aorta | inferior vena cava |
|---|---|---|
| 라틴어 명칭 | Aorta | caudal vena cava |
| 유형 | Vessel | Vessel |
| 신체 계통 | Cardiovascular | N/A |
| 신체 부위 | Heart Region | N/A |
| 기능 | 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 |
| 임상적 의의 | 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 |