Dissecting Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing
This medical exhibit depicts a dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysm from a posterior (rear) view. The first image shows the location of the heart, lungs and aorta in the body. The second image is a posterior view of the dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysm showing blood forcing its way between the walls of the descending aorta.