This frontal view of a 3D CT angiogram of the abdominal aorta shows atherosclerotic changes of the abdominal aorta and its branches. The heart is in the upper part of the image and spleen is in the upper right. You can also see both kidneys on either side of the abdominal aorta. This type of study is obtained using the spiral CT technique and a large bolus injection of intravenous contrast.