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What Is The Arch Of Aorta Called? 3768. Anatomical terminology. The aortic arch, arch of the aorta, or transverse aortic arch (English: /eɪˈɔːrtɪk/) is the part of the aorta between the ascending and descending aorta. The arch travels backward, so that it ultimately runs to the left of the trachea. Is the aorta and aortic