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aorta |
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The aorta[1] is the largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it branches off into two smaller arteries (the common iliacs). The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation.[2] source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aorta |
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http://sig.uw.edu/fma#Aorta |
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definition |
The aorta[1] is the largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it branches off into two smaller arteries (the common iliacs). The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation.[2] source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aorta |
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aorta |
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fma:Aorta |
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aorta |
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descending thoracic aorta aortic dAo |
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