This video tutorial by Matt from Kenhub focuses on the anatomy and branches of the abdominal aorta, the largest artery in the abdomen. It explains the aorta's pathway from the heart through the thorax and into the abdomen, highlighting its role as the origin of all body arteries except the pulmonary arteries. The tutorial details the three sets of branches from the abdominal aorta: visceral, parietal, and terminal, and identifies paired and unpaired arteries. The video concludes with an invitation to explore more anatomy resources on Kenhub.

Explain the pathway of the aorta from the heart to the abdomen.

How does the abdominal aorta relate to the inferior vena cava?