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Which blood vessel originates from the arch of aorta?
Which blood vessel originates from the arch of aorta?
- Brachiocephalic artery (correct)
- Common carotid artery
- External carotid artery
- Descending aorta
In relation to its anatomical position, where does the pulmonary trunk lie with respect to the ascending aorta?
In relation to its anatomical position, where does the pulmonary trunk lie with respect to the ascending aorta?
- On the left side of the ascending aorta
- Anterior to the ascending aorta
- On the right side of the ascending aorta (correct)
- Posterior to the ascending aorta
Which structure is intimately related to the ductus arteriosus and should be avoided during ligation to prevent injury?
Which structure is intimately related to the ductus arteriosus and should be avoided during ligation to prevent injury?
- Common carotid artery
- Pulmonary trunk (correct)
- Brachiocephalic artery
- Descending aorta
From which blood vessel does the external carotid artery originate?
From which blood vessel does the external carotid artery originate?
Which blood vessel continues as the arch of aorta at the right second costal cartilage?
Which blood vessel continues as the arch of aorta at the right second costal cartilage?
Which major artery branches into the right subclavian and right common carotid arteries?
Which major artery branches into the right subclavian and right common carotid arteries?
Which artery represents the obliterated ductus arteriosus that was functioning in the embryo?
Which artery represents the obliterated ductus arteriosus that was functioning in the embryo?
Which nerve curves below the arch of aorta to lie behind the ligamentum arteriosum?
Which nerve curves below the arch of aorta to lie behind the ligamentum arteriosum?
Where does the arch of aorta connect with the pulmonary trunk?
Where does the arch of aorta connect with the pulmonary trunk?
Which artery is a branch of the left vagus nerve?
Which artery is a branch of the left vagus nerve?
Where does the descending aorta continue as it descends through the thorax?
Where does the descending aorta continue as it descends through the thorax?
Which structure originates from the right ventricle opposite the left third costal cartilage?
Which structure originates from the right ventricle opposite the left third costal cartilage?
Where does the brachiocephalic artery terminate?
Where does the brachiocephalic artery terminate?
What is the origin of the descending aorta?
What is the origin of the descending aorta?
What is the course of the external carotid artery?
What is the course of the external carotid artery?
Where does the pulmonary trunk pass blood to in embryonic life?
Where does the pulmonary trunk pass blood to in embryonic life?
What is formed by closing and fibrosing of ductus arteriosus after birth?
What is formed by closing and fibrosing of ductus arteriosus after birth?
Where does the common carotid artery originate from?
Where does the common carotid artery originate from?
