Arch of aorta

System Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT 181300001

Arch of aorta

Definition

The convex portion of the aorta between the ascending and descending parts of the aorta; branches from it include the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery; the brachiocephalic trunk further splits to form the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery.

Also known as arcus aortae — per UBERON

The Arch of aorta is a part of the Cardiovascular.

Also identified as