Aorta tunica media

System Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT 48467007

Aorta tunica media

Definition

The middle layer of the aorta wall, containing the smooth muscle layer and elastic fibers.

Also known as adult aorta tunica media, dorsal aorta tunica media, trunk of aortic tree tunica media, tunica media of adult aorta, tunica media of aorta, tunica media of dorsal aorta, tunica media of trunk of aortic tree — per UBERON

The Aorta tunica media is a part of the Cardiovascular.

Also identified as