GENERAL HISTOLOGY

VASCULAR

TYPES OF ARTERIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
from center of base of axillary space to center of forearm just below bend of elbow.
A
linear guide for brachial artery
B
linear guide for radial artery
C
linear guide for ulnar artery
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The axillary artery is a continuation of the subclavian artery that begins at the outer border of the first rib. It then courses through the axilla while being bordered by the lateral (superiorly), posterior (posteriorly), medial (inferiorly) cords of the brachial plexus and the ansa pectoralis (anteriorly).

Detailed explanation-2: -The axillary artery starts from the lateral border of the first rib, as a direct continuation of the subclavian artery. It enters the axilla at the apex and crosses the first intercostal space to run along the lateral wall of the axilla.

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