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?

    <p>left coronary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main arterial trunk of the systemic circulation?

    <p>Ascending aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery arises from the anterior aortic sinus?

    <p>Right coronary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    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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    Test your knowledge on the aortic arch and its branches in this quiz. Learn about the main arterial trunk of the systemic circulation and its divisions into ascending, arch, and descending sections. Explore the origins and functions of the coronary arteries, brachiocephalic artery, common carotid artery, and subclavian artery.

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