abdominal aorta

Introduction

The part of the descending aorta that supplies structures as below the diaphragm.

Radiology

• abdominal ultrasound or abdominal CT
  • normal maximal diameter of the abdominal aorta is 3 cm

More general terms

• aorta

Additional terms

• abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

Component of

• abdomen