Aorta vs Tibia
| Thuộc tính | Aorta | Tibia |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Latin | Aorta | Os tibiae |
| Loại | Vessel | Bone |
| Hệ thống cơ thể | Cardiovascular | Skeletal |
| Vùng cơ thể | Heart Region | Leg |
| Chức năng | 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 larger of the two leg bones, the tibia bears most of the weight transmitted from the femur to the foot. It provides attachment for muscles of the leg and … |
| Tầm quan trọng lâm sàng | 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 … | Tibial plateau fractures affect the knee joint. Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures. Stress fractures of the tibia are common in athletes and military personnel. |
| FMA ID | 3734 | 24476 |