Aorta

Is the major artery in the human body, extending from the left ventricle of the heart to the abdomen, where it divides into two smaller arteries (the common iliac arteries). Through the systemic circulation, the aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all body parts.

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• Aorta (WikiMD)
• Aorta (Wikipedia)

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