In common with the main branches of the aorta, the arch has the histological structure of an elastic artery. Hence, it contains from inside to outermost:
In addition, the adventitia of the arch of the aorta contains baroreceptors. Their afferent fibres are carried by the vagus nerve to the nucleus of tractus solitarius. They are part of the homeostatic mechanism for regulating blood pressure.
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