Descending thoracic aorta
System
Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT
181301002
Descending thoracic aorta
Definition
The part of the aorta that extends from the arch of the aorta to the diaphragm, and from which arises numerous branches that supply oxygenated blood to the chest cage and the organs within the chest.
The Descending thoracic aorta is a part of the Cardiovascular.
Also identified as
- SCTID 181301002 per UBERON