Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305634350
Author: Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 1LE

Write the correct answer in the middle column.

Definition Correct Answer
aorta _____________________
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Summary Introduction

To determine:

The term that describes “aorta”.

Introduction:

The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the human body. It originates from the left ventricle of the heart and creates the main trunk of the arterial system.

Answer to Problem 1LE

Correct answer:

aorta: aort/o

Explanation of Solution

Aorta is the largest artery present in the body. The name of this artery originated from medical term aort/o. This artery is originated from the left ventricle of the heart. It passes through different organs and divides into two arteries known as the common iliac arteries.

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Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

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