Descending Thoracic Aorta and Branches
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Which of the following is NOT a branch of the descending/thoracic aorta?

  • Esophageal artery
  • Bronchial artery
  • Pericardial artery
  • Pulmonary artery (correct)

    • Where does the descending/thoracic aorta terminate?

  • At the level of T11
  • At the level of T12 (correct)
  • At the level of T5
  • At the level of T4

    • Which of the following is NOT a parietal branch of the descending/thoracic aorta?

  • Subcostal arteries
  • Superior phrenic arteries
  • Posterior intercostal arteries
  • Inferior mesenteric artery (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a visceral branch of the descending/thoracic aorta?

    <p>Posterior intercostal artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what level does the descending/thoracic aorta pass through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm?

    <p>T12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a parietal branch of the descending/thoracic aorta?

    <p>Mediastinal artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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