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Cardiovascular system

Abdominal aorta

Aorta abdominalis

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Abdominal aorta (Aorta abdominalis) highlighted in a 3D model of the human body
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The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity.

As part of the aorta, it is a direct continuation of the descending aorta (of the thorax).

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Parts

Names

Latin
Aorta abdominalis
English
Abdominal aorta
French
Aorte abdominale
Spanish
Aorta abdominal
Portuguese
Aorta abdominal

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