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A tortuous thoracic aorta is an aorta that is twisted or misshapen in some people. This can lead to discomfort in some people, but no effects at all in others.
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What is the name of the missing artery between the ascending aorta and descending thoracic aorta?
The Arch, but is not missing anyway
The name of the expanded inferior end of the thoracic duct lying in front of the t12 vertebra and behind the aorta?
abdominal aorta
What are the 4 parts of the aorta?
The aorta consists of : the ascending aorta, the arch of the aorta, the thoracic portion of the descending aorta, and the abdominal portion of the descending aorta.
Where does thoracic aorta become abdominal aorta?
2-3 inches above the umbilical.
What does it mean mildly tortuous thoracic aorta?
You could take it to mean a mildly twisted aorta. Do more research though.
What body cavity is the ascending aorta found?
Ascending aorta, arch of aorta and the descending aorta are located in your thoracic cavity.
What is the name of the missing artery between the ascending aorta and descending thoracic aorta?
The Arch, but is not missing anyway
What divides the thoracic aorta from the inferior abdominal aorta?
The diaphragm divides the thoracic and abdominal aorta. These are both parts of the descending aorta, extending from the aortic arch.
The name of the expanded inferior end of the thoracic duct lying in front of the t12 vertebra and behind the aorta?
abdominal aorta
What divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta and an inferior abdominal aorta?
The diaphragm.
In what portion is aorta divided?
Curved portion , thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta .
What are the four principle divisions of the aorta?
ascending aorta arch of aorta thoracic aorta abdominal aeorta
Name all of the different sections of the aorta?
Ascending, arch, descending thoracic and abdominal
What is the difference between the ascending aorta and the thoracic aorta?
The ascending aorta extends from the aortic root (which connects the aorta to the heart), upwards toward the aortic arch. The thoracic aorta is one of two parts of the descending aorta, which extends back down towards the abdomen after the aortic arch. The thoracic aorta is the part of the descending aorta that is above the diaphragm, while the abdominal aorta is below the diaphragm.
What are the 4 parts of the aorta?
The aorta consists of : the ascending aorta, the arch of the aorta, the thoracic portion of the descending aorta, and the abdominal portion of the descending aorta.
Where does the thoracic aorta receive blood from?
arteries
Where does thoracic aorta become abdominal aorta?
2-3 inches above the umbilical.
