Aorta vs inferior vena cava
| คุณสมบัติ | Aorta | inferior vena cava |
|---|---|---|
| ชื่อภาษาละติน | Aorta | caudal vena cava |
| ประเภท | Vessel | Vessel |
| ระบบของร่างกาย | Cardiovascular | N/A |
| บริเวณของร่างกาย | Heart Region | N/A |
| หน้าที่ | 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 |
| ความสำคัญทางคลินิก | 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 |
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Aorta
Aorta
The largest artery in the body, the aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle and distributes it to all tissues through its branches. Elastic recoil of its walls, the Windkessel effect, helps maintain blood …