As the aorta extends posteriorly beyond the diaphragm, it is called the ________.
A) aortic arch
B) thoracic aorta
C) abdominal aorta

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As the aorta extends posteriorly beyond the diaphragm, it enters the abdominal cavity and is called the abdominal aorta. The aortic arch is located in the thoracic cavity and the thoracic aorta is the portion of the aorta that passes through the chest.

As the Aorta Extends Posteriorly Beyond the Diaphragm, It Is