Aortic Arch

The curved section of the aorta between the ascending and the descending tracts. The brachiocephalic, left common carotid and left subclavian arteries branch from the aorta at this section. (NCI Thesaurus)

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Aortic Angiosarcoma

A malignant vascular neoplasm arising from the aorta.

Aortic Aneurysm

A sac formation resulting from the localized dilatation of the wall of the aorta.

Aortic Anastomosis of Graft

The connection where the graft joins the aorta usually less than or equal to 3 mm from insertion point.

Aorta Smooth Muscle Tissue

The smooth muscle tissue present in the tunica media which is the middle layer of the aortic wall.

Aorta Endothelium

The layer of cells that lines the lumen of the aorta.

Aorta Disease

Pathology involving the thoracic, thoracoabdominal, or abdominal aorta (including aneurysms).