aorta Flashcards
1
Q
what circulation of the cardiovascular system is the aorta part of
A
systemic circulation
2
Q
name the 4 parts of the aorta in order
A
ascending aorta
arch of aorta
thoracic aorta
abdominal aorta
3
Q
name the branches of the aorta
A
brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid artery, right subclavian artery
4
Q
describe the properties of the aorta walls
A
contain lots of elastic fibres and very little smooth muscle. Allows it to expand and recoil with systole and maintains blood flow
5
Q
the aorta receives blood at a …
A
high pressure
