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Which artery becomes the axillary artery after crossing the outer margin of the first rib?
Which artery becomes the axillary artery after crossing the outer margin of the first rib?
Which part of the vertebral artery courses through the foramina transversaria of vertebrae C1–C6?
Which part of the vertebral artery courses through the foramina transversaria of vertebrae C1–C6?
Which artery supplies branches to the medulla, spinal cord, parts of the cerebellum, and the dura of the posterior cranial fossa?
Which artery supplies branches to the medulla, spinal cord, parts of the cerebellum, and the dura of the posterior cranial fossa?
Which artery runs inferomedially and enters the thoracic cage deep into the clavicle and the first rib?
Which artery runs inferomedially and enters the thoracic cage deep into the clavicle and the first rib?
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Which terminal branch of the internal thoracic artery supplies blood to the anterior abdominal wall?
Which terminal branch of the internal thoracic artery supplies blood to the anterior abdominal wall?
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Which structure does the right recurrent laryngeal nerve loop around?
Which structure does the right recurrent laryngeal nerve loop around?
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At what vertebral level does the left recurrent laryngeal nerve loop around the arch of the aorta?
At what vertebral level does the left recurrent laryngeal nerve loop around the arch of the aorta?
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Which of the following nerves does NOT pass through the carotid sheath in the neck?
Which of the following nerves does NOT pass through the carotid sheath in the neck?
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Which structure does the left vagus nerve pass posterior to as it enters the thorax?
Which structure does the left vagus nerve pass posterior to as it enters the thorax?
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What is the site where the thoracic duct and right lymphatic trunk drain lymph into the venous circulation?
What is the site where the thoracic duct and right lymphatic trunk drain lymph into the venous circulation?
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Which artery supplies the upper limbs and also sends branches to the neck and brain?
Which artery supplies the upper limbs and also sends branches to the neck and brain?
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What is the relationship between the three parts of the subclavian artery and the anterior scalene muscle?
What is the relationship between the three parts of the subclavian artery and the anterior scalene muscle?
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Which artery arises from the third part of the subclavian artery?
Which artery arises from the third part of the subclavian artery?
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Which structure forms the posterior boundary of the superior thoracic aperture?
Which structure forms the posterior boundary of the superior thoracic aperture?
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Which artery is covered anteriorly by the right sternohyoid and sternothyroid muscles?
Which artery is covered anteriorly by the right sternohyoid and sternothyroid muscles?
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Which artery is considered the principal blood supplier of the thyroid gland?
Which artery is considered the principal blood supplier of the thyroid gland?
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Which artery arises from the thyrocervical trunk and supplies the four parathyroid glands?
Which artery arises from the thyrocervical trunk and supplies the four parathyroid glands?
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Which artery passes over the superior transverse scapular ligament?
Which artery passes over the superior transverse scapular ligament?
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Which artery courses medially and posteriorly to the carotid sheath?
Which artery courses medially and posteriorly to the carotid sheath?
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Which artery arises from the subclavian artery and has a branch that is responsible for supplying 60% of the ascending cervical artery?
Which artery arises from the subclavian artery and has a branch that is responsible for supplying 60% of the ascending cervical artery?
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Which of the following is NOT a branch of the transverse cervical artery?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the transverse cervical artery?
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Which of the following veins is usually the smallest of the jugular veins?
Which of the following veins is usually the smallest of the jugular veins?
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Where does the subclavian vein begin?
Where does the subclavian vein begin?
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Where do the right and left anterior jugular veins commonly unite?
Where do the right and left anterior jugular veins commonly unite?
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Which of the following arteries supplies blood flow to the first and second posterior intercostal arteries?
Which of the following arteries supplies blood flow to the first and second posterior intercostal arteries?
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