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  1. Aorta - Wikipedia

    The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation. [1]

  2. Aorta: Anatomy and Function - Cleveland Clinic

    Feb 24, 2022 · 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, …

  3. Aorta: Anatomy, Function, and Signs of a Problem - Verywell Health

    Dec 7, 2025 · 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, extends upward through the chest to …

  4. The Aorta - Branches - Aortic Arch - TeachMeAnatomy

    Nov 6, 2025 · The aorta is the largest artery in the body, measuring approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter at its origin. It receives blood from the left ventricle and distributes oxygenated blood to the …

  5. Aorta Anatomy - UF Health

    May 19, 2025 · The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. This artery is responsible for transporting oxygen rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The aorta begins at the left …

  6. Anatomy of the Heart: Aorta - ThoughtCo

    Apr 29, 2025 · The aorta is the largest artery and carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart throughout the body. The aorta has three layers that help it stretch to handle blood pressure from the heart.

  7. Aorta - Physiopedia

    The aorta is the large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle of the heart to other parts of the body. The aorta begins at the top of the left ventricle, the heart 's muscular pumping …

  8. Guide to the Aorta | Columbia Surgery

    Where is the Aorta? The aorta runs right down the middle of your body. But it doesn’t take a completely straight path. It starts at the aortic valve, a special flap that connects the heart to the aorta. The aortic …

  9. Aorta | Vessels, Circulation, Blood Flow | Britannica

    Aorta, in vertebrates and some invertebrates, the blood vessel (or vessels) carrying blood from the heart to all the organs and other structures of the body. At the opening from the left ventricle into the aorta …

  10. Your Aorta: The Pulse of Life - American Heart Association

    Jan 30, 2024 · The aorta is the main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body. When a problem occurs with the aorta, the heart and the entire body’s blood supply can be put …