Arteria Ascendens, also known as the ascending aorta, is the main blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Synonyms for this anatomical structure include the ascending part of the aortic arch, the ascending thoracic aorta, and the ascending branch of the aorta. The ascending aorta is a vital artery in the human body, and it is responsible for supplying oxygen to the brain, limbs, and organs. Other synonyms for Arteria Ascendens include the ascending portion of the aorta or simply the aorta, although these terms refer to other parts of the artery that can be located elsewhere in the body.