Figure 2From: Normal values of aortic dimensions, distensibility, and pulse wave velocity in children and young adults: a cross-sectional study Cross-sectional aortic areas were assessed from axial and coronal CMR images at four different locations of the thoracic aorta: ascending aorta (1), transverse aortic arch (2), aortic isthmus (3), descending aorta above the diaphragm (4). Back to article page