ascending aorta
ArteriesThoraxFMA3736
Nomenclature
ascending aorta
aorta ascendens (Latin)
aorta ascendente (Italian)
Descriptionentry
First segment of the aorta, from the left ventricle to the beginning of the arch.
Functionentry
Receives the output of the left ventricle; gives rise to the coronary arteries.
Blood supplyentry
Coronary arteries (vasa vasorum).
Clinical notes
Site of aneurysm and of type A dissection.
Part of
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