descending thoracic aorta
ArteriesThoraxFMA87217
Nomenclature
descending thoracic aorta
aorta thoracica descendens (Latin)
aorta toracica discendente (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Thoracic segment of the aorta, in the posterior mediastinum to the left of the spine.
Functionentry
Supplies the thoracic wall, oesophagus, bronchi and pericardium.
Blood supplyentry
Vasa vasorum.
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