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.
The Arch, but is not missing anyway
abdominal 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.
2-3 inches above the umbilical.
You could take it to mean a mildly twisted aorta. Do more research though.
Ascending aorta, arch of aorta and the descending aorta are located in your thoracic cavity.
The Arch, but is not missing anyway
The diaphragm divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta above the diaphragm and an inferior abdominal aorta below the diaphragm.
The diaphragm divides the thoracic and abdominal aorta. These are both parts of the descending aorta, extending from the aortic arch.
abdominal aorta
Curved portion , thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta .
Ascending, arch, descending thoracic and abdominal
ascending aorta arch of aorta thoracic aorta abdominal aeorta
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.
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.
The phrase "thoracic aorta is minimally tortuous but normal in caliber" indicates that the thoracic aorta, which is the part of the aorta running through the chest, has a slight curvature or bending (minimally tortuous) but maintains a size that is within the normal range (normal in caliber). This suggests that, despite the mild tortuosity, there are no significant abnormalities or blockages in the aorta's diameter. Overall, it implies that the structure of the thoracic aorta is generally healthy.
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