Figure aorta

1. Ascending aorta -
   Pars ascendens aortae
2. Aortic arch - Arcus aortae
3. Thoracic aorta
   (descending aorta) -
   Thoracic aorta
4. Aortic slit of the diaphragm -
   Aortic hiatus
5. Abdominal aorta
   (descending aorta) -
   Abdominal aorta
6. Aortic fork - Aortic bifurcation
7. Trunk of the liver, spleen and ma
   gene arteries - Celiac trunk
8. Upper arm artery -
   Brachial artery
9. Common pelvic artery -
   Common iliac artery
10. External head artery -
    External carotid artery
11. Cervical artery (common head artery) -
    Common carotid artery
12. Clavicle artery -
    Subclavian artery
13. Axillary artery - Axillary artery
14. Diaphragm - Diaphragm
15. Renal artery - Renal artery
16. Radial artery - Radial artery
17. Ulnar artery - Ulnar artery

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