6 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the descending/thoracic aorta?
Pulmonary artery
Where does the descending/thoracic aorta terminate?
At the level of T12
Which of the following is NOT a parietal branch of the descending/thoracic aorta?
Inferior mesenteric artery
Which of the following is NOT a visceral branch of the descending/thoracic aorta?
Posterior intercostal artery
At what level does the descending/thoracic aorta pass through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm?
T12
Which of the following is NOT a parietal branch of the descending/thoracic aorta?
Mediastinal artery
Test your knowledge of the descending thoracic aorta and its branches with this quiz. Learn about its location, termination, and the various visceral and parietal branches that arise from it. Challenge yourself and become an expert on this important artery!
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