THORACIC AORTAS Meaning and
Definition
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Thoracic aortas are major blood vessels within the human body that are a part of the circulatory system. The thoracic aortas specifically refer to the sections of the aorta that are located within the thoracic cavity, which is the area of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen.
The aorta, the largest artery in the body, is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood pumped by the heart to various organs and tissues. It arises from the left ventricle of the heart and descends through the thoracic cavity until it reaches the abdomen, where it continues as the abdominal aorta.
Divided into different sections, the aorta includes the ascending aorta, the aortic arch, and the descending aorta. The thoracic aortas are further divided into two sections: the thoracic descending aorta and the thoracic ascending aorta. The descending aorta continues from the aortic arch and descends through the thoracic cavity, while the ascending aorta originates from the left ventricle of the heart and ascends through the thoracic cavity.
These thoracic aortas supply oxygenated blood to various structures within the chest, including the heart itself, branches that supply the head and neck region, branches to the arms, and branches to the chest wall. They play a vital role in ensuring proper blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs and tissues throughout the body.
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Etymology of THORACIC AORTAS
The word "thoracic" comes from the Greek word "thōrakikos", which means "of the chest". It is derived from the Greek word "thōrax", meaning "chest" or "breastplate".
The term "aorta" has its roots in the Latin word "aortae", which originates from the Greek word "aortē", meaning "great artery". The Greek word "aortē" is formed by combining the words "a-" meaning "without" or "away from", and "-ortē" meaning "to lift or start". Thus, "aortē" signifies a large vessel that leads away from the heart.
The combination of "thoracic" and "aortas" in the term "thoracic aortas" refers to the part of the aorta that is located within the thorax or chest.
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