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Normal aortic anatomy
Normal aortic anatomy
The aorta is the main artery that delivers blood from the heart to the body. The ascending aorta, aortic arch, and the descending thoracic aorta are located in the chest, continuing as the abdominal aorta below the diaphragm.
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