Definitions for "ASCENDING AORTA"
The first part of the aorta, which arises from the left ventricle and gives off the right and left coronary arteries before continuing as the aortic arch.
the ascending part of the aorta as it emerges from the left ventricle
section of the aorta (including root) where it rises up out of the heart, before turning downwards (descending aorta) at the aortic arch. Back to the top
Keywords:  trunk, rest, major, oxygen, heart
The first part of the major trunk carrying oxygen-risk blood from the heart to the rest of the body.