Aorta
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The aorta is the main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart, branching upwards immediately after, and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits at
A pig's aorta cut open, also showing some branching arteries.
Major aorta anatomy displaying ascending aorta, brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid artery, left subclavian artery, aortic isthmus, aortic arch, and descending thoracic aorta
Abdominal aorta
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In human anatomy, the abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity. As part of the aorta, it is a direct continuation of the descending aorta.
A 3D illustration of the abdominal aorta at the iliac junction
Contrast enhanced MRA of the abdominal aorta demonstrating normal paired arteries.
CT scan showing the liver and a kidney
A transverse contrast enhanced CT scan demonstrating an abdominal aortic aneurysm of 4.8 by 3.8 cm