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aortic arch

/eɪˈɔːrtɪk ɑːrtʃ/

Tradução: Grande artéria curva que sai do ventrículo esquerdo do coração e emite ramos que irrigam a cabeça, o pescoço e os membros superiores.

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/eɪˈɔːrtɪk ɑːrtʃ/C1formalmedical
  • ptGrande artéria curva que sai do ventrículo esquerdo do coração e emite ramos que irrigam a cabeça, o pescoço e os membros superiores.

A curved, major artery that arises from the left ventricle of the heart and branches to supply blood to the head, neck, and upper limbs.

  1. Anatomical structureC1formal

    The curved portion of the main artery (aorta) that arches upward from the heart and then downward, giving rise to major arteries supplying the head, neck, and arms.

    ptArco aórtico

    • The aortic arch branches into the brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid, and left subclavian arteries.
    • Aneurysms can occur in the aortic arch and require careful monitoring.
    • The surgeon carefully examined the aortic arch during the procedure.