As the aorta extends posteriorly beyond the diaphragm, it is called the ________
A) aortic arch
B) thoracic aorta
C) abdominal aorta
C
Explanation:
A) As the aorta extends from the left ventricle, it curves at the aortic arch and then extends as the thoracic, and then abdominal, aorta.
B) The portion of the aorta anterior to the diaphragm is called the thoracic aorta.
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