Term Name:	arch of aorta
Synonyms:	thoracic aorta
Definition:	the convex portion of the aorta between the ascending and descending parts of the aorta; branches from it include the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery; the brachiocephalic trunk further splits to form the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001508]