Section of aorta

System Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT 119203005

Section of aorta

Definition

Any portion of the aorta including the ascending and descending aorta, and aortic arch or a portion of the aortic orifice of the left ventricle.

Also known as aortic section — per UBERON

The Section of aorta is a part of the Cardiovascular.

Also identified as