Quiz on the anatomy of thoracic arteries

Assess knowledge of thoracic arterial blood supply. The quiz evaluates the topography of vessels, sources of organ and wall blood supply.

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1. From which artery do the anterior intercostal branches to the I–VI intercostal spaces arise?

Internal thoracic artery

Anterior intercostal branches for the upper 6 intercostal spaces are branches of the. thoracica interna.
Thoracic aorta

Anterior intercostal branches for the upper 6 intercostal spaces are branches of the. thoracica interna.
Costocervical trunk

Anterior intercostal branches for the upper 6 intercostal spaces are branches of the. thoracica interna.
Lateral thoracic artery

Anterior intercostal branches for the upper 6 intercostal spaces are branches of the. thoracica interna.
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Anterior intercostal branches for the upper 6 intercostal spaces are branches of the. thoracica interna.

2. At what intercostal level does the internal thoracic artery divide into its terminal branches?

Third intercostal space

A. bifurcation. thoracica interna into the musculophrenic and superior epigastric arteries occurs at the level of the sixth intercostal space.
Fourth intercostal space

A. bifurcation. thoracica interna into the musculophrenic and superior epigastric arteries occurs at the level of the sixth intercostal space.
Sixth intercostal space

A. bifurcation. thoracica interna into the musculophrenic and superior epigastric arteries occurs at the level of the sixth intercostal space.
Eighth intercostal space

A. bifurcation. thoracica interna into the musculophrenic and superior epigastric arteries occurs at the level of the sixth intercostal space.
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A. bifurcation. thoracica interna into the musculophrenic and superior epigastric arteries occurs at the level of the sixth intercostal space.

3. From which artery do the posterior intercostal arteries for the III to XI intercostal spaces originate?

Costocervical trunk

The posterior intercostal arteries for the III-XI intercostal spaces (9 pairs) arise directly from the thoracic aorta.
Internal thoracic artery

The posterior intercostal arteries for the III-XI intercostal spaces (9 pairs) arise directly from the thoracic aorta.
Subclavian artery

The posterior intercostal arteries for the III-XI intercostal spaces (9 pairs) arise directly from the thoracic aorta.
Thoracic aorta

The posterior intercostal arteries for the III-XI intercostal spaces (9 pairs) arise directly from the thoracic aorta.
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The posterior intercostal arteries for the III-XI intercostal spaces (9 pairs) arise directly from the thoracic aorta.

4. The supreme intercostal artery (a. intercostalis suprema) is a branch of what artery?

Thyrocervical trunk

The supreme intercostal artery arises from the costocervical trunk (branch of the subclavian artery).
Costocervical trunk

The supreme intercostal artery arises from the costocervical trunk (branch of the subclavian artery).
Internal thoracic artery

The supreme intercostal artery arises from the costocervical trunk (branch of the subclavian artery).
Thoracic aorta

The supreme intercostal artery arises from the costocervical trunk (branch of the subclavian artery).
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The supreme intercostal artery arises from the costocervical trunk (branch of the subclavian artery).

5. Which blood vessel accompanies the phrenic nerve within the thoracic cavity?

Musculophrenic artery

The pericardiacophrenic artery arises from the internal thoracic artery and accompanies the n. phrenicus.
Pericardiacophrenic artery

The pericardiacophrenic artery arises from the internal thoracic artery and accompanies the n. phrenicus.
Internal thoracic artery

The pericardiacophrenic artery arises from the internal thoracic artery and accompanies the n. phrenicus.
Superior phrenic artery

The pericardiacophrenic artery arises from the internal thoracic artery and accompanies the n. phrenicus.
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The pericardiacophrenic artery arises from the internal thoracic artery and accompanies the n. phrenicus.

6. What is the parent artery of the internal thoracic artery?

Axillary artery

The internal thoracic artery originates from the inferior circumference of the subclavian artery.
External carotid artery

The internal thoracic artery originates from the inferior circumference of the subclavian artery.
Brachiocephalic trunk.

The internal thoracic artery originates from the inferior circumference of the subclavian artery.
Subclavian artery

The internal thoracic artery originates from the inferior circumference of the subclavian artery.
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The internal thoracic artery originates from the inferior circumference of the subclavian artery.

7. Which branches of the thoracic aorta provide trophic blood supply to the pulmonary tissue (bronchi, parenchyma)?

Bronchial branches

The bronchial branches (rr. bronchiales) originate from the thoracic aorta and provide arterial blood supply to the lungs.
Pulmonary arteries

The bronchial branches (rr. bronchiales) originate from the thoracic aorta and provide arterial blood supply to the lungs.
Mediastinal branches

The bronchial branches (rr. bronchiales) originate from the thoracic aorta and provide arterial blood supply to the lungs.
Esophageal branches

The bronchial branches (rr. bronchiales) originate from the thoracic aorta and provide arterial blood supply to the lungs.
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The bronchial branches (rr. bronchiales) originate from the thoracic aorta and provide arterial blood supply to the lungs.

8. Which arteries supply the medial quadrants of the breast?

Lateral thoracic artery

Perforating branches (rr. perforantes) a. thoracica interna give off medial branches to the mammary gland.
Thoracoacromial artery

Perforating branches (rr. perforantes) a. thoracica interna give off medial branches to the mammary gland.
Perforating branches of the internal thoracic artery

Perforating branches (rr. perforantes) a. thoracica interna give off medial branches to the mammary gland.
Superior thoracic artery

Perforating branches (rr. perforantes) a. thoracica interna give off medial branches to the mammary gland.
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Perforating branches (rr. perforantes) a. thoracica interna give off medial branches to the mammary gland.

9. What is the name of the artery that runs beneath the lower border of the twelfth rib?

Twelfth intercostal artery

The artery running along the inferior border of the twelfth rib is known as the subcostal artery (a. subcostalis).
Subcostal artery

The artery running along the inferior border of the twelfth rib is known as the subcostal artery (a. subcostalis).
Psoas artery (iliolumbar artery)

The artery running along the inferior border of the twelfth rib is known as the subcostal artery (a. subcostalis).
Inferior phrenic artery

The artery running along the inferior border of the twelfth rib is known as the subcostal artery (a. subcostalis).
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The artery running along the inferior border of the twelfth rib is known as the subcostal artery (a. subcostalis).

10. Which artery anastomoses with the posterior intercostal arteries within the intercostal spaces?

Lateral thoracic artery

Anterior intercostal branches (from a. thoracica interna) anastomose with the posterior intercostal arteries (from the aorta).
Superior epigastric artery

Anterior intercostal branches (from a. thoracica interna) anastomose with the posterior intercostal arteries (from the aorta).
Musculophrenic artery

Anterior intercostal branches (from a. thoracica interna) anastomose with the posterior intercostal arteries (from the aorta).
Anterior intercostal branches

Anterior intercostal branches (from a. thoracica interna) anastomose with the posterior intercostal arteries (from the aorta).
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Anterior intercostal branches (from a. thoracica interna) anastomose with the posterior intercostal arteries (from the aorta).

11. Which of the listed arteries is a visceral branch of the thoracic aorta?

Esophageal branch

Esophageal, bronchial, mediastinal, and pericardial branches are considered visceral branches of the thoracic aorta.
Superior phrenic artery

Esophageal, bronchial, mediastinal, and pericardial branches are considered visceral branches of the thoracic aorta.
Subcostal artery

Esophageal, bronchial, mediastinal, and pericardial branches are considered visceral branches of the thoracic aorta.
Posterior intercostal artery

Esophageal, bronchial, mediastinal, and pericardial branches are considered visceral branches of the thoracic aorta.
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Esophageal, bronchial, mediastinal, and pericardial branches are considered visceral branches of the thoracic aorta.

12. What artery is a direct continuation of the internal thoracic artery and proceeds into the sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle?

Inferior epigastric artery

The superior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica superior) pierces the posterior wall of the rectus sheath.
Superficial epigastric artery

The superior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica superior) pierces the posterior wall of the rectus sheath.
Superior epigastric artery

The superior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica superior) pierces the posterior wall of the rectus sheath.
Musculophrenic artery

The superior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica superior) pierces the posterior wall of the rectus sheath.
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The superior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica superior) pierces the posterior wall of the rectus sheath.

13. Which arteries supply the superior surface of the diaphragm, arising directly from the thoracic aorta?

Pericardiacophrenic arteries

The superior phrenic arteries (aa. phrenicae superiores) originate from the thoracic aorta right above the diaphragm.
Inferior phrenic arteries

The superior phrenic arteries (aa. phrenicae superiores) originate from the thoracic aorta right above the diaphragm.
Musculophrenic arteries

The superior phrenic arteries (aa. phrenicae superiores) originate from the thoracic aorta right above the diaphragm.
Superior phrenic arteries

The superior phrenic arteries (aa. phrenicae superiores) originate from the thoracic aorta right above the diaphragm.
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The superior phrenic arteries (aa. phrenicae superiores) originate from the thoracic aorta right above the diaphragm.

14. The lateral thoracic artery, a branch of the axillary artery, participates in supplying the serratus anterior muscle?

Subclavian artery

The lateral thoracic artery (a. thoracica lateralis) is a branch of the axillary artery.
Axillary artery

The lateral thoracic artery (a. thoracica lateralis) is a branch of the axillary artery.
Internal thoracic artery

The lateral thoracic artery (a. thoracica lateralis) is a branch of the axillary artery.
Thoracic aorta

The lateral thoracic artery (a. thoracica lateralis) is a branch of the axillary artery.
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The lateral thoracic artery (a. thoracica lateralis) is a branch of the axillary artery.

15. Which artery passes through the deltopectoral groove?

Deltoid branch of the thoracoacromial artery

The deltoid branch (r. deltoideus) of the thoracoacromial artery travels through the sulcus deltopectoralis.
Pectoral branch of the thoracoacromial artery

The deltoid branch (r. deltoideus) of the thoracoacromial artery travels through the sulcus deltopectoralis.
Lateral thoracic artery

The deltoid branch (r. deltoideus) of the thoracoacromial artery travels through the sulcus deltopectoralis.
Superior thoracic artery

The deltoid branch (r. deltoideus) of the thoracoacromial artery travels through the sulcus deltopectoralis.
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The deltoid branch (r. deltoideus) of the thoracoacromial artery travels through the sulcus deltopectoralis.

16. Which structure passes through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm together with the aorta?

Vagus nerve

The descending aorta and thoracic duct pass through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm.
Sympathetic trunk

The descending aorta and thoracic duct pass through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm.
Azygos vein

The descending aorta and thoracic duct pass through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm.
Thoracic duct

The descending aorta and thoracic duct pass through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm.
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The descending aorta and thoracic duct pass through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm.

17. Branches of which artery supply the anterior intercostal spaces from the VII to IX?

Internal thoracic artery

The musculophrenic artery gives off anterior intercostal branches for the VII-IX intercostal spaces.
Superior epigastric artery

The musculophrenic artery gives off anterior intercostal branches for the VII-IX intercostal spaces.
Musculophrenic artery

The musculophrenic artery gives off anterior intercostal branches for the VII-IX intercostal spaces.
Thoracic aorta

The musculophrenic artery gives off anterior intercostal branches for the VII-IX intercostal spaces.
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The musculophrenic artery gives off anterior intercostal branches for the VII-IX intercostal spaces.

18. How are the structures within the intercostal space arranged topographically from top to bottom (in the rib groove)?

Vein, artery, nerve

Syntopy of the intercostal neurovascular bundle structures (from top to bottom): intercostal vein, artery, nerve (VAN).
Artery, vein, nerve

Syntopy of the intercostal neurovascular bundle structures (from top to bottom): intercostal vein, artery, nerve (VAN).
Nerve, artery, vein

Syntopy of the intercostal neurovascular bundle structures (from top to bottom): intercostal vein, artery, nerve (VAN).
Vein, nerve, artery.

Syntopy of the intercostal neurovascular bundle structures (from top to bottom): intercostal vein, artery, nerve (VAN).
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Syntopy of the intercostal neurovascular bundle structures (from top to bottom): intercostal vein, artery, nerve (VAN).

19. How many pairs of parietal posterior intercostal arteries branch from the thoracic aorta on each side?

10

From the thoracic aorta, 9 pairs of posterior intercostal arteries (for the III to XI intercostal spaces) and one pair of subcostal arteries arise.
9

From the thoracic aorta, 9 pairs of posterior intercostal arteries (for the III to XI intercostal spaces) and one pair of subcostal arteries arise.
11

From the thoracic aorta, 9 pairs of posterior intercostal arteries (for the III to XI intercostal spaces) and one pair of subcostal arteries arise.
12

From the thoracic aorta, 9 pairs of posterior intercostal arteries (for the III to XI intercostal spaces) and one pair of subcostal arteries arise.
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From the thoracic aorta, 9 pairs of posterior intercostal arteries (for the III to XI intercostal spaces) and one pair of subcostal arteries arise.

20. Which branches of the posterior intercostal arteries supply the deep back muscles and spinal cord?

Lateral cutaneous branches

The dorsal branch (r. dorsalis) of the posterior intercostal artery extends to the back muscles and gives off a spinal branch.
Anterior branches

The dorsal branch (r. dorsalis) of the posterior intercostal artery extends to the back muscles and gives off a spinal branch.
Dorsal branches

The dorsal branch (r. dorsalis) of the posterior intercostal artery extends to the back muscles and gives off a spinal branch.
Medial cutaneous branches

The dorsal branch (r. dorsalis) of the posterior intercostal artery extends to the back muscles and gives off a spinal branch.
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The dorsal branch (r. dorsalis) of the posterior intercostal artery extends to the back muscles and gives off a spinal branch.