Aorta - Wikipedia
The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation. [1]
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. …
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 …
Aorta: Anatomy, Function, and Signs of a Problem
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …