aortic arch

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Noun aortic arch has 1 sense

aortic arch - the part of the aorta that arches and turns downward
--₁ is a kind of aorta

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Aortic Arch

Definition:

The aortic arch is a curved blood vessel that emerges from the heart's left ventricle and rises upward before turning to the left. It then makes a U-turn to descend downward, forming the basis of the main blood vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the head, neck, and upper limbs.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

There is only one sense of the term "aortic arch."

Usages:

In anatomical terms, the aortic arch is a vital component of the cardiovascular system.

Sample Sentences:

The aortic arch plays a crucial role in delivering oxygenated blood to the brain.
During surgery, the doctor carefully inspected the aortic arch to identify any abnormalities.
The aortic arch is responsible for supplying blood to the upper extremities.

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