Aorta vs inferior vena cava
| 属性 | Aorta | inferior vena cava |
|---|---|---|
| 拉丁名称 | Aorta | caudal vena cava |
| 类型 | Vessel | Vessel |
| 身体系统 | Cardiovascular | N/A |
| 身体区域 | Heart Region | N/A |
| 功能 | 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 |
| 临床意义 | 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 …