Ascending aorta
Ascending Aorta
The Ascending Aorta (pronunciation: /əˈsɛndɪŋ ɔːˈtɔːrə/) is the initial segment of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Etymology
The term 'Ascending Aorta' is derived from the Latin words 'ascendere' meaning 'to climb' and 'aorta' which is of Greek origin 'ἀορτή' meaning 'the great artery'.
Anatomy
The Ascending Aorta begins at the upper part of the base of the left ventricle, on a level with the lower border of the third costal cartilage behind the left half of the sternum. It extends to the sternal angle, where it becomes the aortic arch.
Related Terms
- Aorta: The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen.
- Aortic Arch: The part of the aorta that bends between the ascending and descending aorta.
- Left Ventricle: One of four chambers (two atria and two ventricles) in the human heart, it receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the aorta.
- Sternum: The breastbone, a long flat bone located in the center of the chest.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ascending aorta
- Wikipedia's article - Ascending aorta
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