17 Questions
Where does the inferior vena cava terminate?
Opposite the right sixth costal cartilage
What is the origin of the azygos vein?
Inferior vena cava in the abdomen opposite the first lumbar vertebra
What connects the superior vena cava and inferior vena cava?
Ligamentum arteriosum
Which blood vessel pierces the diaphragm?
Inferior vena cava
Where does the arch of azygos vein open?
Opposite the right second costal cartilage
During embryonic life, what is the patent connection called?
Ductus arteriosus
Where does the subclavian artery terminate?
Continues as the axillary artery at the outer border of the first rib
What divides the subclavian artery into three parts in the neck?
Scalenus anterior
Where does the right innominate vein terminate?
Forms the superior vena cava
What is the origin of the superior vena cava?
Union of the right and left innominate veins opposite the right first costal cartilage
What is the course of the left innominate vein?
Oblique course
What is the anatomical course of the subclavian artery?
Passing superiorly behind the clavicle
Which of the following describes the termination point of the inferior vena cava?
Penetrates the diaphragm at the level of T8 vertebra
What is a distinguishing feature between the right and left carotid arteries?
The left carotid artery originates from the brachiocephalic trunk
Where does the superior vena cava originate?
From the confluence of the right jugular, subclavian, and bronchial veins
Which vein is closely associated with the left coronary artery?
Innominate vein
At what level does the ascending aorta terminate?
"At right second costal cartilage where it continues as the arch of aorta"
Test your knowledge on the origin, course, and termination of the subclavian artery. This quiz covers key anatomical landmarks and structures associated with the subclavian artery.
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