MEDICAL
ARTERIES
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Question
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Aorta that follows the spine below the diaphragm.
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Intercostal arteries
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Bronchial arteries
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Aorta
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Abdominal aorta
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The descending aorta gives off multiple vessels before exiting the thoracic cavity, including arteries to supply the pericardium, bronchi, mediastinum, and esophagus; it also gives off the superior phrenic arteries, posterior intercostal arteries, and subcostal arteries.
Detailed explanation-2: -Superior to the diaphragm, the aorta is called the thoracic aorta, and inferior to the diaphragm, it is called the abdominal aorta.
Detailed explanation-3: -Results: In supine position, the aorta is positioned left lateral to the vertebral body at midthoracic levels (T4-T8) and more anterior to the vertebral body at lower thoracic levels (T9-L2).
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