The convex portion of the aorta between the ascending and descending parts of the aorta; branches from it include the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery; the brachiocephalic trunk further splits to form the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0-683-40008-8 MP:0004113 ]

Synonyms: arcus aortae

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