Aorta, Thoracic

The portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the DIAPHRAGM, eventually connecting to the ABDOMINAL AORTA.

Year introduced: 1963

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Tree Number(s): A07.015.114.056.372

MeSH Unique ID: D001013

Entry Terms:

• Thoracic Aorta
• Ascending Aorta
• Ascending Aortas
• Aorta, Ascending
• Aortic Arch
• Arch, Aortic
• Arch of the Aorta
• Aorta, Descending
• Descending Aorta
• Aortic Root
• Aortic Roots
• Root, Aortic
• Sinotubular Junction
• Junction, Sinotubular
• Sinotubular Junctions

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Anatomy Category
Cardiovascular System
Blood Vessels
Arteries
Aorta
Aorta, Thoracic