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arch of aorta

Term ID
UBERON:0001508
Synonyms
  • thoracic aorta
Definition
the convex portion of the aorta between the ascending and descending parts of the aorta; branches from it include the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery; the brachiocephalic trunk further splits to form the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery 0-683-40008-8
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