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Large, Elastic/Conducting Artery (Aorta, Carotid, Subclavian)
Re-visit the architecture of the large, elastic aorta to make sure you appreciate the well-defined, tri-level organization of this type of vessel.
Intima: Thick intima + subendothelial layer IEL may be difficult to visualize as a distinct structure due to the large amount of elastic tissue in the Media (40-70 layers thick). Adventitia is relatively underdeveloped yet may have a vasa vasorum. What would an aortic aneurysm be caused by?