THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

ARTERIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
First branch of the aortic arch.
A
Thoracic aorta
B
Ascending aorta
C
Abdominal aorta
D
Brachiocephalic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The brachiocephalic trunk is the first branch of the aortic arch and supplies blood to the right arm and right head and neck. The left common carotid artery is the second branch of the aortic arch, which supplies blood to the left side of the head of the neck.

Detailed explanation-2: -The brachiocephalic trunk is the first large branch of the aorta. It runs cranially, ventral to the trachea, and gives rise to the left and right common carotid arteries and the right subclavian artery. The left subclavian artery is the second largest branch of the aorta.

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