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abdominal aorta
The Abdominal aorta is the longest section of the aorta, beginning at the diaphragm and spanning the abdominal cavity.
The Thoracic and abdominal aorta together make up the descending aorta.
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What is the section of descending aorta inferior to the diaphragm?
abdominal aorta is the portion of the descending aorta inferior to the diaphragm. it passes thru a hole in the diaphragm called aortic hiatus
What is the most inferior portion of the brain?
The brainstem is the most inferior portion of the brain.
What is the inferior most portion of the sternum?
The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The superior section is the manubrium, and the medial portion is the body.
What is the most inferior portion of the sternum?
The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The superior section is the manubrium, and the medial portion is the body.
Portion of the aorta in the abdomen?
There are actually more than one portion of the aorta that is in the abdominopelvic cavity. The left ventricle and thoracic aorta of the heart lead to the abdominal aorta which begins at the diaphragm. The abdominal aorta first branches into the inferior phrenic and celiac arteries, superior mesenteric and middle suprarenal arteries, renal and gonadal arteries, lumbar artery, inferior mesenteric artery, and the median sacral and common iliac arteries. From there, the artery splits to form the two common iliac arteries that carry blood to the legs.
In what portion is aorta divided?
Curved portion , thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta .
What divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta and an inferior abdominal aorta?
The diaphragm.
What does asending mean?
Ascending simply means that "x" originates at a lower point than it terminates. For example, the ascending aorta starts from the left ventricle and ends at the arch of the aorta. The left ventricle is inferior to the arch of the aorta, thus that portion of the aorta is considered ascending.
What is the most inferior portion of the brainstem called?
CRANIUM
What is the biggest most important artery in your body?
The aorta. The Superior and Inferior Vena Cavas are the biggest veins in the body. Hope this helps.
What is the most inferior portion of the pelvis called?
Ischial tuberosity
What is the most inferior portion of the larynx called?
cricoid cartiliage
