| Front | Aortic arch |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: the portion of the aorta within the superior mediastinum (above sternal angle). Arches posteriorly and to the right to give rise to the descending aorta. a) Left phrenic and vagus nerves descend across the arch b) Left recurrent laryngeal nerve arises from the left vagus and curves under the aortic arch before rise to the neck Function: bring oxygenated blood from the ascending aorta to the rest of the body. |
Tags: arteries
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