<P> The aorta is the main artery in the human body , originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen , where it splits into two smaller arteries ( the common iliac arteries ) . The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation . </P>
what is the function of the aorta in the heart
distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body