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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.

  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. 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 …

  5. The Aorta - Branches - Aortic Arch - TeachMeAnatomy

    Nov 6, 2025 · The aorta is the largest artery in the body, initially being an inch wide in diameter. It receives the cardiac output from the left ventricle and supplies the body with oxygenated blood via …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. Aortic Anatomy - Massachusetts General Hospital

    Learn about the aorta, the largest artery in the body that carries oxygen rich blood from the heart to all major organs and limbs.

  9. What is the function of the aorta? - Medical News Today

    Mar 2, 2023 · This article explores the aorta, its structure, and its functions. It also explores some common conditions that affect this large artery and how individuals can keep their aorta healthy.

  10. The Aorta: The Largest Blood Vessel Explained - Yale Medicine

    May 22, 2023 · The largest blood vessel in the body, the aorta supplies our organs with the oxygen-rich blood needed to stay healthy. Given the aorta’s important role, it’s understandable that any aortic …