Aorta Ascending aorta Arises from left ventricle Runs upward, forward and to the right EXtends to level of second right sternocostaljoint Branches: right and left coronary arteriesAorta Ascending aorta ◼ Arises from left ventricle ◼ Runs upward, forward and to the right ◼ Extends to level of second right sternocostal joint ◼ Branches: right and left coronary arteries