The Aortic Arch and its Branches

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Which artery is not a direct branch of the arch of the aorta?

  • Left common carotid artery
  • Brachiocephalic artery
  • Right coronary artery (correct)
  • Left subclavian artery

Which of the following arteries arise from the anterior aortic sinus?

  • Left coronary artery
  • Left common carotid artery
  • Right coronary artery (correct)
  • Brachiocephalic artery

What is the distal continuation of the arch of the aorta?

  • Descending aorta (correct)
  • Left subclavian artery
  • Left common carotid artery
  • Right coronary artery

Which artery arises from the left posterior aortic sinus?

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What is the main arterial trunk of the systemic circulation?

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Which artery arises from the anterior aortic sinus?

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Flashcards

Aortic Arch Branch?

The right coronary artery does not originate directly from the arch of the aorta.

Anterior Aortic Sinus?

The right coronary artery arises from the anterior aortic sinus.

Descending Aorta?

The distal end of the arch of the aorta.

Left Posterior Aortic?

From the left posterior aortic sinus, the left coronary artery originates.

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Main Systemic Trunk?

The ascending aorta is the primary artery of systemic circulation.

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Which artery anterior aortic?

The right coronary artery.

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Coronary Artery origin?

Coronary arteries start from the aorta, but not all directly from the arch.

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Aortic Sinus?

Part of the aorta where arteries branch off.

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Arch of the Aorta?

The aorta's curved section.

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Systemic Circulation?

Circulation of blood throughout the body.

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Study Notes

Arteries and Aortic Sinuses

  • The artery that is not a direct branch of the arch of the aorta is not specified.
  • The arteries that arise from the anterior aortic sinus are the right coronary artery and the left coronary artery.
  • The distal continuation of the arch of the aorta is the descending aorta.
  • The artery that arises from the left posterior aortic sinus is the left posterior interventricular artery.
  • The main arterial trunk of the systemic circulation is the aorta.
  • The right coronary artery arises from the anterior aortic sinus.

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