abdominal aorta

abdominal part of aorta

Abdominal part of aorta: the distal part of the descending aorta, which is the continuation of the thoracic part and gives rise to the inferior phrenic, lumbar, median sacral, superior and inferior mesenteric, middle suprarenal, renal, and testicular or ovarian arteries, and celiac trunk[BTO]. The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity. As part of the aorta, it is a direct continuation of descending aorta(of the thorax). [WP,unvetted].

Type Vessel
Body System Cardiovascular
Parent Structure section of aorta
Latin Name abdominal part of aorta
FMA ID 3789

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the abdominal aorta?
Abdominal part of aorta: the distal part of the descending aorta, which is the continuation of the thoracic part and gives rise to the inferior phrenic, lumbar, median sacral, superior and inferior mesenteric, middle suprarenal, renal, and testicular or ovarian arteries, and celiac trunk[BTO]. The a
What body system is the abdominal aorta part of?
The abdominal aorta is part of the Cardiovascular.
What is the Latin name for the abdominal aorta?
The Latin name for the abdominal aorta is abdominal part of aorta.

Related Structures

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