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Which artery arises from the left posterior aortic sinus?
Which artery arises from the left posterior aortic sinus?
- Left common carotid artery (correct)
- Right coronary artery
- Brachiocephalic artery
- Left subclavian artery
Which artery arises from the anterior aortic sinus?
Which artery arises from the anterior aortic sinus?
- Left common carotid artery
- Left subclavian artery
- Right coronary artery (correct)
- Brachiocephalic artery
Which artery is a direct branch of the arch of the aorta?
Which artery is a direct branch of the arch of the aorta?
- Left subclavian artery
- Right coronary artery
- Left common carotid artery
- Brachiocephalic artery (correct)
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Left posterior aortic sinus
Left posterior aortic sinus
Origin of the left common carotid artery
Left common carotid artery
Left common carotid artery
Artery originating from the left posterior aortic sinus.
Anterior aortic sinus
Anterior aortic sinus
Origin of the right coronary artery.
Right coronary artery
Right coronary artery
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Arch of the aorta
Arch of the aorta
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Brachiocephalic artery
Brachiocephalic artery
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Aortic sinus
Aortic sinus
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Aorta
Aorta
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Artery
Artery
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Blood vessel
Blood vessel
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Study Notes
Arterial Branches
- The left posterior aortic sinus gives rise to the left posterior intercostal artery.
- The anterior aortic sinus gives rise to the coronary artery.
- The arch of the aorta has a direct branch, which is the brachiocephalic artery.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the aortic arch and its branches in this quiz. Learn about the ascending, arch, and descending portions of the aorta, as well as the specific branches that arise from the arch. Challenge yourself with questions on the coronary arteries, brachiocephalic artery, common carotid artery, and subclavian artery.
