Anatomy of the Aorta: Origin, Course, and Termination

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What is the relation of the ascending aorta to the right atrium?

  • It is not related to the right atrium.
  • It is related to the right atrium on the right side. (correct)
  • It is anterior to the right atrium.
  • It is posterior to the right atrium.

What is the location of the right coronary artery in relation to the aortic sinus?

  • It arises from the anterior aortic sinus.
  • It arises from the left anterior aortic sinus.
  • It arises from the left posterior aortic sinus.
  • It arises from the right posterior aortic sinus. (correct)

What is the relation of the ascending aorta to the SVC?

  • It is related to the SVC above. (correct)
  • It is anterior to the SVC.
  • It is posterior to the SVC.
  • It is related to the SVC on the right side.

What is the relation of the ascending aorta to the pulmonary trunk?

<p>It is below the pulmonary trunk. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relation of the ascending aorta to the left atrium?

<p>It is related to the left atrium on the left side. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relation of the ascending aorta to the transverse sinus of the aortic valve?

<p>It is below the transverse sinus. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the brachiocephalic artery?

<p>Right side of the aortic arch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve crosses the phrenic nerve dupattally?

<p>Vagus nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ligament related to the left anterior aspect of the aortic arch?

<p>Ligamentum ierbur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is behind the trachea in the right posterior aspect of the aortic arch?

<p>Oesophagus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many large branches does the aortic arch give off from its upper moves?

<p>3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery is not a branch of the aortic arch?

<p>Pulmonary artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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