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The aorta branches several times, initially into the L and R coronary arteries, followed by brachiocephalic artery and left carotid arteries, left subclavian, and then the aorta arches and becomes the descending aorta where a number of other arteries branch off of it.

Check the related link for a diagram on the thoracic aorta.

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When the heart leaves the left ventricle through the aorta, it moves into progressively smaller arteries and arterioles of the systemic circulation. Eventually the blood reaches the capillaries, where it allows the diffusion of nutrients and oxygen to the body tissues.

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after blood leaves the aorta it travels throughout the body.

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to the rest of your body

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When blood leaves the aorta where does it go?

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