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AORTA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Vessels (Medicine)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aorta
1, record 1, English, aorta
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The aorta is the first and largest artery in the body. It is responsible for transporting nutrient-rich blood to the systemic circulation following ejection from the left ventricle of the heart. The aorta extends from the aortic valve of the left ventricle to the proximal iliac bifurcation at the L4 [fourth lumbar vertebra] vertebral level. The vessel can be divided into various segments depending on course and location. 2, record 1, English, - aorta
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aorta: English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, English, - aorta
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aorte
1, record 1, French, aorte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aorte est le plus gros vaisseau du corps humain. Elle permet de transporter le sang du cœur vers les différents organes du corps (cerveau, bras, jambes, intestins, reins …). Ce vaisseau mesure normalement moins de 3 cm de diamètre. 2, record 1, French, - aorte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aorte : désignation française dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - aorte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aorta : désignation latine tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 1, French, - aorte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Redes vasculares (Medicina)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aorta
1, record 1, Spanish, aorta
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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