dorsal aorta

aorta dorsalis

The dorsal aorta is a blood vessel in a single-pass circulatory system that carries oxygenated blood from the gills to the rest of the body. In a single-pass circulatory system blood passes once through the heart to supply the body once.

Type Vessel
Body System Digestive
Parent Structure Aorta
Latin Name aorta dorsalis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dorsal aorta?
The dorsal aorta is a blood vessel in a single-pass circulatory system that carries oxygenated blood from the gills to the rest of the body. In a single-pass circulatory system blood passes once through the heart to supply the body once.
What body system is the dorsal aorta part of?
The dorsal aorta is part of the Digestive.
What is the Latin name for the dorsal aorta?
The Latin name for the dorsal aorta is aorta dorsalis.

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