Aortic arch

The aortic arch, arch of the aorta or the transverse aortic arch (English pronunciation: /eɪˈɔːrtɪk/) is the part of the aorta between the ascending and descending aorta. The arch travels backward, so that it ultimately runs to the left of the trachea.

Aortic arch

The aortic arch, arch of the aorta or the transverse aortic arch (English pronunciation: /eɪˈɔːrtɪk/) is the part of the aorta between the ascending and descending aorta. The arch travels backward, so that it ultimately runs to the left of the trachea.