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The Aorta is a major artery leading from the heart. It has no symptoms.

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What are the four principle divisions of the aorta?

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What divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta and an inferior abdominal aorta?

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A congenital narrowing of the aorta is known as?

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What is an abnormal aorta?

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What is the most inferior portion of the aorta?

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In what portion is aorta divided?

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What body cavity is the ascending aorta found?

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