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Please explain what it means when the aorta curves towards the right instead of left?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Huh?: It means that when you were formed in the uterus, your aorta curved to the right instead of to the left . Other than causing a funky looking chest x-ray, there isn't much significance to it.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/9/2014

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A member asked:

Please explain what it means when the aorta curves towards the right instead of left?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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