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The Anatomy and Function of the Abdominal Aorta
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD The abdominal aorta is a large artery in your belly that carries blood from the ...
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
It extends from the chest to the abdomen, where it branches (bifurcates ... it is most common in the abdominal aorta and the iliac arteries. While the aorta’s diameter normally ranges from 2-3 cm (1 ½ ...
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Aorta: Anatomy, Function, and Symptoms of an Aortic Problem
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to every organ and tissue. It begins at the left ventricle, ...