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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.
The name of the expanded inferior end of the thoracic duct lying in front of the t12 vertebra and behind the aorta?
abdominal aorta
Why are CT scans used in aorta studies?
CT scans can focus on the thoracic or abdominal sections of the aorta to locate aneurysms and other possible aortic diseases.
How do you trace the path of a catheter from right femoral artery to the left coronary artery?
Right Femoral Artery -> Right External Iliac Artery -> Right Common Iliac Artery -> Abdominal Aorta -> Aorta -> Right Coronary Artery I think below is a better answer: R Femoral A. > R Ext. Iliac > R Common Iliac > Abdominal Aorta> Thoracic Aorta > Aortic Arch
What is another name for thoracic aorta?
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.
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.
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 is the most inferior portion of the aorta?
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.
What are the four principle divisions of the aorta?
ascending aorta arch of aorta thoracic aorta abdominal aeorta
What is the large artery classified as the thoracic and abdominal artery?
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.
The name of the expanded inferior end of the thoracic duct lying in front of the t12 vertebra and behind the aorta?
abdominal aorta
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 aorta turns inferiorly behind the heart?
The descending aorta.The aorta is divided in ascending, aortic arch, descending, thoracic, and abdominal.
Why are computed tomography scans used on the aorta?
CT scans can focus on the thoracic or abdominal aorta to locate aneurysms and other possible aortic diseases.
