blockage of arteries causing lack of oxygen to the brain and other organs
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abdominal aorta actually the ascending and descending aorta from the heart is slightly larger...the abdominal is just a continuation of that vessel.
2-3 inches above the umbilical.
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The aorta consists of : the ascending aorta, the arch of the aorta, the thoracic portion of the descending aorta, and the abdominal portion of the descending aorta.