Arteries of the Human Body: Aortic, Subclavian, Iliac & Femoral

Aorta

The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the human body. The first arteries arising from the aorta are the coronary arteries. The left coronary artery is much more developed than the right. The right coronary artery is posterior, and the left is anterior. The lack of irrigation in the right ventricle (RV) is more bearable and has a better prognosis than the lack of irrigation in the left ventricle (LV). The diaphragm is in contact with the RV, protecting the heart when myocardial cells fail.

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Medical Imaging Terms: A Comprehensive Glossary

Medical Imaging Terms

Abnormalities

Abnormalities: Something abnormal in the body that is considered harmful.

Blurred

Blurred: Not clear. An X-ray image is blurred when it is unclear and lacks quality.

Clinical Radiology

Clinical radiology: Refers to the use of radiology to diagnose and/or treat injury or disease.

Computer Tomography

Computer tomography (CT) or scanner CT: It is an examination that uses an X-ray source which rotates around the body to produce simultaneous cross-sectional images (slices)

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