PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After passing the first rib, the subclavian artery becomes the ____ artery.
A
digital
B
radial
C
brachial
D
axillary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The subclavian arteries course laterally between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. The distal limit of the subclavian artery is the lateral border of the first rib, where it becomes the axillary artery.

Detailed explanation-2: -While exiting the axilla, the axillary artery changes its name at the lower border of teres major and continues in the arm as the brachial artery. Axillary artery in the axilla. As soon as it exits the axilla, the axillary artery continues as the brachial artery.

Detailed explanation-3: -Both subclavian arteries travel away from the middle of your body, between your anterior and middle scalene muscles. They extend to your first rib, where they become axillary arteries.

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