Term Name: aortic arch 6
Synonyms: AA6
Definition: Aortic arch that is part of pharyngeal arch 6. Aortic arch 6 artery is paired and has a common trunk with aortic arch 5 from the ventral aorta, and drains via a separate branch of the lateral dorsal aorta. Aortic arches 5 and 6 supply the trunk and tail with oxygenated blood.
Appears at: Hatching:Pec-fin (60.0h-72.0h)
Evident until: Unknown
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005016]

Relationships
is part of: pharyngeal arch 6
is a type of: aortic arch

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