Aorta - Wikipedia The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation [1]
Aorta: Anatomy and Function - Cleveland Clinic The aorta is a large, cane-shaped vessel that delivers oxygen-rich blood to your body It starts in the lower-left part of the heart and passes through the chest and abdomen Along the way, blood vessels branch off the aorta, extending to organs and supporting tissue
Aorta: Anatomy, Function, and Signs of a Problem - Verywell Health The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to every organ and tissue It begins at the left ventricle, extends upward through the chest to form an arch, and continues downward, eventually branching into the iliac arteries just above the pelvis
Your Aorta: The Pulse of Life - American Heart Association The aorta is the main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body When a problem occurs with the aorta, the heart and the entire body’s blood supply can be put at risk
The Aorta - Branches - Aortic Arch - TeachMeAnatomy The aorta is the largest artery in the body, measuring approximately 2 5 cm (1 inch) in diameter at its origin It receives blood from the left ventricle and distributes oxygenated blood to the entire body via the systemic circulation
Aorta Anatomy - UF Health The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body This artery is responsible for transporting oxygen rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body The aorta begins at the left ventricle of the heart, extending upward into the chest to form an arch
Guide to the Aorta | Columbia Surgery Where is the Aorta? The aorta runs right down the middle of your body But it doesn’t take a completely straight path It starts at the aortic valve, a special flap that connects the heart to the aorta The aortic valve’s job is to keep blood from flowing backwards after it’s left the heart
Understanding Aortic Disease | Knight Cardiovascular Institute | OHSU Disorders and conditions that affect the aorta are called aortic diseases It’s important to know: Diseases of the aorta are serious and can be life-threatening They happen when the walls of the aorta become weak and bulge, split, burst or block up Aortic bulges or swellings are called aneurysms 95% of aortic aneurysms do not cause symptoms