Aorrta -

The first section, attaching directly to the heart's left ventricle and containing the aortic valve , which prevents blood from leaking back into the heart.

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The accumulation of plaque in the artery walls, which narrows the lumen and weakens the aorta. The first section, attaching directly to the heart's

The aorta is roughly 1 foot long and about an inch in diameter at its widest point, with a three-layered wall structure designed for both strength and elasticity. Travels down behind the heart through the chest

Travels down behind the heart through the chest ( thoracic aorta ) and abdomen ( abdominal aorta ) before splitting into the iliac arteries to supply the legs. Functions

It delivers oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to organs and supporting tissue throughout the body.

A life-threatening emergency where the inner layer of the aortic wall tears, allowing blood to flow between the layers, causing them to separate.