The middle layer of the aorta wall, containing the smooth muscle layer and elastic fibers. [ MP:0009873 ]
Synonyms: trunk of aortic tree tunica media dorsal aorta tunica media adult aorta tunica media tunica media of adult aorta tunica media of trunk of aortic tree tunica media of aorta tunica media of dorsal aorta
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- tunica media
- part of some aorta wall
- contributes to morphology of some aorta wall
- part of some aorta