Anatomy Quiz: Aortic Arches

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Which artery does the second aortic arch give rise to?

  • Splanchnic artery
  • None - it regresses
  • Stapedial artery (correct)
  • Maxillary artery

The third aortic arch gives rise to which of the following?

  • Common carotid arteries and proximal portion of the internal carotid arteries (correct)
  • Common carotid arteries and distal portion of the internal carotid arteries
  • Internal carotid arteries and proximal portion of the common carotid arteries
  • Internal carotid arteries and distal portion of the common carotid arteries

The distal portions of the internal carotid arteries are formed by what?

  • The third aortic arch
  • The fourth aortic arch
  • The cranial portions of the dorsal aorta (correct)
  • The cranial portions of the proximal aorta

What does the fourth aortic arch give rise to?

<p>Left side gives rise to the aortic arch, Right side forms the right subclavian artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 6th pair of aortic arches give rise to?

<p>Proximal portion: R and L pulmonary arteries | Distal portion: Ductus arteriosus and ligamentum arteriosum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Aortic Arch Development

  • The second aortic arch gives rise to the stapedial artery.
  • The third aortic arch gives rise to the common carotid artery and the proximal part of the internal carotid artery.
  • The distal portions of the internal carotid arteries are formed by the dorsal aorta.
  • The fourth aortic arch gives rise to the right subclavian artery and the aortic arch on the left side.
  • The sixth pair of aortic arches give rise to the pulmonary arteries and the ductus arteriosus.

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