Descending Aorta Collection

Cardiovascular system, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the blood vessels (red and blue) of the human neck and torso

Posterior view of a normal heart and its arteries
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Front view of a normal heart and its cornonary arteries and veins
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Cross section of a normal heart
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Cross section of a normal heart
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Blood vessels of chest and neck
Blood vessels of the chest and neck, historical anatomical artwork. The thoracic (chest) cavity has been dissected in this anterior (front) view to reveal part of the aorta

Illustration showing cross section of human chest
Medicine: Human anatomy, thorax (or chest), mediastinum showing aortic arch, superior vena cava and subclavian artery, bronchi, ribcage, diaphragm, liver, stomach. Section, drawing

Human blood vessel anatomy, artwork
Human blood vessel anatomy. Cutaway computer artwork showing the location of the major arteries and veins inside the human trunk. The kidneys (red, centre left and right) are also shown

Total mesorectal excision, artwork C016 / 6996
Total mesorectal excision (TME). Artwork of the pelvis and the area of the colon and rectum that is removed in total mesorectal excision

Abdominal aorta, historical anatomical artwork. The abdominal cavity of this torso has been dissected to give an anterior (front) view of the aorta (orange, inverted Y- shape)

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Delve into the intricacies of the cardiovascular system as we explore the descending aorta, a key artery originating from the left ventricle of the heart. In historical artwork, the aorta is depicted as a tree with branches extending to various parts of the body. In this posterior view of a normal heart and its arteries, the they are be seen as a continuation of the aortic arch, supplying blood to the abdomen and lower extremities. A cross-sectional view of a normal heart reveals the complex anatomy of the heart chambers and the aortic valve, which regulates blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. The coronary arteries and veins, visible in a frontal view of the heart, provide essential blood supply to the heart muscle itself. Blood vessels of the chest and neck converge to form the aortic arch, which gives rise to the descending aorta. An illustration showing a cross-section of the human chest highlights the aorta's relationship to other structures in the thorax. Human blood vessel anatomy, as depicted in artwork, is a testament to the intricacy and complexity of the cardiovascular system. During surgical procedures such as total mesorectal excision, the descending aorta may be exposed, as shown in this artwork (C016 / 6996). The abdominal aorta, a significant portion of the descending aorta, is a common site for aneurysms and other conditions requiring medical intervention. Understanding the anatomy of the descending aorta is crucial for both medical professionals and patients, as it plays a vital role in maintaining the body's circulatory system.