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The aorta is the main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries.
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It is responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to most of the body's organs
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, and is divided into four parts: the ascending aorta, the aortic arch, the descending aorta, and the abdominal aorta.
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It is connected to the heart's left ventricle through the aortic valve
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, and branches off to organs and supporting tissue.
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The aorta is important for supplying blood to the body's organs, and can be affected by conditions such as dextrocardia, situs invertus, and coarctation of the aorta.
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It is the pulse of life, delivering oxygen-rich blood to the brain, muscles and other cells.
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The aorta (/eɪˈɔːrtə/ ay-OR-tə) is the main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries (the common iliac arteries). The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation.
Aorta - Wikipedia
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The aorta is a large, cane-shaped vessel that delivers oxygen-rich blood to your body. It starts in the lower-left part of the heart and passes through the chest and abdomen. Along the way, blood vessels branch off the aorta, extending to organs and supporting tissue.
Aorta: Anatomy and Function - Cleveland Clinic
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The aorta is the largest artery in the body. The aorta begins at the top of the left ventricle, the heart 's muscular pumping chamber. The heart pumps blood from the left ventricle into the aorta through the aortic valve.
Picture of the Aorta - WebMD
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The aorta is the main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body. The blood leaves the heart through the aortic valve . Then it travels through the aorta, making a cane-shaped curve that allows other major arteries to deliver oxygen-rich blood to the brain, muscles and other cells
Your Aorta: The Pulse of Life | American Heart Association
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The aorta is the largest artery in the body, responsible for supplying blood to most of the body's organs. It is divided into four parts, the ascending aorta, the aortic arch, the descending aorta, and the abdominal aorta, and is connected to the heart's left ventricle through the aortic valve. The aorta is important for supplying blood to the body's organs, and can be affected by conditions such as dextrocardia, situs invertus, and coarctation of the aorta.
Understanding the Aorta: Anatomy and Significance - Verywell Health
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