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The aortic arch, arch of the aorta, or transverse aortic arch (English:) is the part of the aorta between the ascending and descending aorta.
The arch travels backward, so that it ultimately runs to the left of the trachea.
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Parts
Names
- Latin
- Arcus aortae
- English
- Aortic arch
- French
- Arc aortique
- Spanish
- Arco aórtico
- Portuguese
- Arco aórtico