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Descending aorta

Introduction

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Overview

Overview

The descending aorta is divided into two portions, the thoracic and abdominal, in correspondence with the two great cavities of the trunk in which it is situated [1] [2] [3] [4]

Additional images

Additional images

  • The position and relation of the esophagus in the cervical region and in the posterior mediastinum. Seen from behind.
    The position and relation of the esophagus in the cervical region and in the posterior mediastinum. Seen from behind.
  • Aorta (Image courtesy of radiopaedia.org)
    Aorta (Image courtesy of radiopaedia.org)
References

References

  1. ↑ Tortora, Gerard J: “Principles of Human W. & Karen A. Koos: Human Anatomy, second edition, page 479. Wm. C. Brown Publishing, 1994 (ISBN 0-697-12252-2)
  2. ↑ De Graaff, Van: “Human Anatomy, fifth edition”, pages 548-549. WCB McGraw-Hill, 1998 (ISBN 0-697-28413-1)
  3. ↑ Last’s Anatomy – 10th Edition – Chummy S Sinnatamby
  4. ↑ Clemete’s Anatomy – Regional Atlas of the Human Body – 3rd Edition
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