What is the function of the aorta?

WebMD's Aorta Anatomy Page provides a detailed image and definition of the aorta. Learn about its function and location as well as conditions that affect the aorta. read more

WebMD's Aorta Anatomy Page provides a detailed image and definition of the aorta. Learn about its function and location as well as conditions that affect the aorta. read more

A: The aorta is a large blood vessel that branches off from the heart and pumps oxygen-rich blood back into the body. The aorta carries blood away from the left ventricle and circulates it into the systemic circuit. The systemic circuit are the vessels between the aortic semilunar valve and the entrance to the right atrium. read more

The aorta is the largest artery in the body. Arteries are vessels that carry blood away from the heart. The heart is the organ of the cardiovascular system that functions to circulate blood along pulmonary and systemic circuits. read more