Aorta, Thoracic (also known as Thoracic Aorta, Ascending Aorta): The portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the DIAPHRAGM, eventually connecting to the ABDOMINAL AORTA.

NIH MeSH · D001013Anatomy

Aorta, Thoracic

Also known asThoracic Aorta · Ascending Aorta · Ascending Aortas · Aorta, Ascending · Aortic Arch · Arch, Aortic · Arch of the Aorta · Aorta, Descending · Descending Aorta · Aortic Root · Aortic Roots · Root, Aortic

Definition

The portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the DIAPHRAGM, eventually connecting to the ABDOMINAL AORTA.

MeSH classification

  • A07.015.114.056.372

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Related concepts

Aorta, Abdominal

The aorta from the DIAPHRAGM to the bifurcation into the right and left common iliac arteries.

Common questions about Aorta, Thoracic

What does Aorta, Thoracic mean in medicine?
The portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the DIAPHRAGM, eventually connecting to the ABDOMINAL AORTA. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Aorta, Thoracic known by any other names?
Yes. Aorta, Thoracic is also referred to as Thoracic Aorta, Ascending Aorta, Ascending Aortas, Aorta, Ascending in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Aorta, Thoracic sit in the medical classification?
Aorta, Thoracic falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A07.015.114.056.372). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001013) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗