What is Abdominal aorta?
{{One source|date=June 2023}} The '''abdominal aorta''' is the largest artery in the [[abdominal]] [[cavity]]. It is part of the [[aorta]]. It is a direct continuation of the [[descending aorta]] (of the thorax). The abdominal aorta begins at the level of the [[diaphragm]], crossing it via the [[aortic hiatus]], technically behind the diaphragm.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060503222331/http://faculty.ucc.edu/biology-potter/Blood_Vessels/sld016.htm UCC]</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} {{med-stub}} [[Category:Blood vessels]] [[Category:Torso]]