Aorta
System
Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT
181298001
Aorta
Definition
The main trunk of the systemic arterial system that carries blood from the heart to all the organs and other structures of the body, bringing oxygenated blood to all parts of the body in the systemic circulation.
Also known as trunk of aortic tree, trunk of systemic arterial tree — per UBERON
The Aorta is a part of the Cardiovascular.
Also identified as
Associated Diseases
| Disease | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aorta angiosarcoma | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Aortic malignant tumor | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |