Applied Anatomy of the Aorta Introduction Definition Principles Parts Ascending Aorta Annulus Aortic Valve Aortic Valve Size Sinuses of Valsalva Tubular Portion of the Ascending Aorta Aortic Arch Isthmus Abdominal Aorta Histology Size Shape Position Character Growth and Aging Faces of the Aging Aorta Blood Supply Venous Drainage Nerve Supply