Aorta, Thoracic

Synonyms

Aorta, Descending

Aortic Arch

Arch of the Aorta

Arch, Aortic

Descending Aorta

Thoracic Aorta

The portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the DIAPHRAGM, eventually connecting to the ABDOMINAL AORTA.