arch of aorta
aortic arch
The convex portion of the aorta between the ascending and descending parts of the aorta; branches from it include the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery; the brachiocephalic trunk further splits to form the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery.
| 类型 | Vessel |
| 上级结构 | thoracic aorta |
| 拉丁名称 | aortic arch |
| FMA ID | 3768 |
常见问题
What is the arch of aorta?
The convex portion of the aorta between the ascending and descending parts of the aorta; branches from it include the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery; the brachiocephalic trunk further splits to form the right subclavian artery and the right comm
What is the Latin name for the arch of aorta?
The Latin name for the arch of aorta is aortic arch.
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