Aorta vs Sternum
| 属性 | Aorta | Sternum |
|---|---|---|
| 拉丁名称 | Aorta | Os sternum |
| 类型 | Vessel | Bone |
| 身体系统 | Cardiovascular | Skeletal |
| 身体区域 | Heart Region | Thorax |
| 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 … | 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 … |
| 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 … | 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 |