Which Part of the Aorta is Located in the Abdominal

Question

Which part of the aorta is located in the abdominal cavity?
A) Ascending aorta
B) Arch of the aorta
C) Thoracic aorta
D) Descending aorta

Accepted Answer

The descending aorta is the part of the aorta that is located in the abdominal cavity. The ascending aorta is located in the chest, the arch of the aorta curves over the top of the heart, and the thoracic aorta passes through the chest but does not extend into the abdominal cavity.