Aorta vs Vagus nerve
| 属性 | Aorta | Vagus nerve |
|---|---|---|
| 拉丁名称 | Aorta | Nervus vagus |
| 类型 | Vessel | Nerve |
| 身体系统 | Cardiovascular | Nervous |
| 身体区域 | Heart Region | Neck |
| 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 longest cranial nerve (CN X), providing parasympathetic innervation to most thoracic and abdominal viscera. Controls heart rate, peristalsis, sweating, speech, and various reflex actions including coughing, swallowing, 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 … | Vagus nerve stimulation is used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy and depression. Vagal tone affects heart rate variability. Vagotomy was historically used to treat peptic ulcers. Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury during … |
| FMA ID | 3734 | 5731 |