descending thoracic aorta

The part of the aorta that extends from the arch of the aorta to the diaphragm, and from which arises numerous branches that supply oxygenated blood to the chest cage and the organs within the chest.

Type Vessel
Body System Cardiovascular
Parent Structure subdivision of tube
FMA ID 87217

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the descending thoracic aorta?
The part of the aorta that extends from the arch of the aorta to the diaphragm, and from which arises numerous branches that supply oxygenated blood to the chest cage and the organs within the chest.
What body system is the descending thoracic aorta part of?
The descending thoracic aorta is part of the Cardiovascular.

Related Structures

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.