Aorta vs Sternum
| คุณสมบัติ | Aorta | Sternum |
|---|---|---|
| ชื่อภาษาละติน | Aorta | Os sternum |
| ประเภท | Vessel | Bone |
| ระบบของร่างกาย | Cardiovascular | Skeletal |
| บริเวณของร่างกาย | Heart Region | Thorax |
| 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 … | The flat bone in the center of the anterior chest wall. Protects the heart and great vessels. Provides attachment for the costal cartilages of the upper seven ribs and the … |
| 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 … | Sternal fractures occur from direct trauma (steering wheel injuries). Median sternotomy is the standard approach for open-heart surgery. Sternal bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are common diagnostic procedures. |
| FMA ID | 3734 | 7485 |