Encyclopedia: Thoracic Aorta
The thoracic aorta is contained in the posterior mediastinal cavity. It begins at the lower border of the fourth thoracic vertebra where it is continuous with the aortic arch, and ends in front of the lower border of the twelfth thoracic vertebra, at the aortic hiatus in the diaphragm where it becomes the abdominal aorta. At its commencement, it is situated on the left of the vertebral column; it approaches...
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WHAT IS Ectasia with tortuosity of the thoracic aorta?
medical terms, need laymans version
medical terms, need laymans version
Ectasia=stretching Tortuosity=twisted shape Thoracic aorta= a large blood vessel in your chest So... A large blood vessel in your chest is stretching to an odd shape.
Asked by debraengail - 13 months ago
what divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta and an inferior abdominal aorta?
a.mediastinum b.pleura c.diaphram d.peritoneum e.percardium
a.mediastinum b.pleura c.diaphram d.peritoneum e.percardium
The answer is C. Diaphragm. The diaphragm divides the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Passing through the diaphragm are the esophagus, aorta, nerves, and inferior vena cava.
Asked by 1122 - 16 months ago
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