Aortic Anatomy and Blood Flow Path

The aorta is the main blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. It is the largest artery in the human body. It begins at the left ventricle and continues down to the abdomen, where it later divides into two smaller arteries.

The aorta has four main parts. These are the ascending aorta,...

The aorta is the largest artery in the human body, with a lumen diameter of about 2.5 cm and a wall thickness of about 2 mm.

It originates from the left ventricle and has an aortic valve to prevent blood backflow during diastole.

The first division of the aorta is the ascending aorta. It gives rise to the right and left coronary ar...