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?
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Internal thoracic artery
Anterior intercostal branches for the upper 6 intercostal spaces are branches of the. thoracica interna.
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Thoracic aorta
Anterior intercostal branches for the upper 6 intercostal spaces are branches of the. thoracica interna.
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Costocervical trunk
Anterior intercostal branches for the upper 6 intercostal spaces are branches of the. thoracica interna.
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Lateral thoracic artery
Anterior intercostal branches for the upper 6 intercostal spaces are branches of the. thoracica interna.
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Third 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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Fourth 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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Sixth 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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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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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Costocervical trunk
The posterior intercostal arteries for the III-XI intercostal spaces (9 pairs) arise directly from the thoracic aorta.
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Internal thoracic artery
The posterior intercostal arteries for the III-XI intercostal spaces (9 pairs) arise directly from the thoracic aorta.
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Subclavian artery
The posterior intercostal arteries for the III-XI intercostal spaces (9 pairs) arise directly from the thoracic aorta.
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Thoracic aorta
The posterior intercostal arteries for the III-XI intercostal spaces (9 pairs) arise directly from the thoracic aorta.
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Thyrocervical trunk
The supreme intercostal artery arises from the costocervical trunk (branch of the subclavian artery).
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Costocervical trunk
The supreme intercostal artery arises from the costocervical trunk (branch of the subclavian artery).
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Internal thoracic artery
The supreme intercostal artery arises from the costocervical trunk (branch of the subclavian artery).
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Thoracic aorta
The supreme intercostal artery arises from the costocervical trunk (branch of the subclavian artery).
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Musculophrenic artery
The pericardiacophrenic artery arises from the internal thoracic artery and accompanies the n. phrenicus.
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Pericardiacophrenic artery
The pericardiacophrenic artery arises from the internal thoracic artery and accompanies the n. phrenicus.
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Internal thoracic artery
The pericardiacophrenic artery arises from the internal thoracic artery and accompanies the n. phrenicus.
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Superior phrenic artery
The pericardiacophrenic artery arises from the internal thoracic artery and accompanies the n. phrenicus.
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Axillary artery
The internal thoracic artery originates from the inferior circumference of the subclavian artery.
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External carotid artery
The internal thoracic artery originates from the inferior circumference of the subclavian artery.
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Brachiocephalic trunk.
The internal thoracic artery originates from the inferior circumference of the subclavian artery.
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Subclavian artery
The internal thoracic artery originates from the inferior circumference of the subclavian artery.
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I find it difficult to answer
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)?
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Bronchial branches
The bronchial branches (rr. bronchiales) originate from the thoracic aorta and provide arterial blood supply to the lungs.
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Pulmonary arteries
The bronchial branches (rr. bronchiales) originate from the thoracic aorta and provide arterial blood supply to the lungs.
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Mediastinal branches
The bronchial branches (rr. bronchiales) originate from the thoracic aorta and provide arterial blood supply to the lungs.
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Esophageal branches
The bronchial branches (rr. bronchiales) originate from the thoracic aorta and provide arterial blood supply to the lungs.
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Lateral thoracic artery
Perforating branches (rr. perforantes) a. thoracica interna give off medial branches to the mammary gland.
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Thoracoacromial artery
Perforating branches (rr. perforantes) a. thoracica interna give off medial branches to the mammary gland.
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Perforating branches of the internal thoracic artery
Perforating branches (rr. perforantes) a. thoracica interna give off medial branches to the mammary gland.
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Superior thoracic artery
Perforating branches (rr. perforantes) a. thoracica interna give off medial branches to the mammary gland.
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Twelfth intercostal artery
The artery running along the inferior border of the twelfth rib is known as the subcostal artery (a. subcostalis).
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Subcostal artery
The artery running along the inferior border of the twelfth rib is known as the subcostal artery (a. subcostalis).
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Psoas artery (iliolumbar artery)
The artery running along the inferior border of the twelfth rib is known as the subcostal artery (a. subcostalis).
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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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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Lateral thoracic artery
Anterior intercostal branches (from a. thoracica interna) anastomose with the posterior intercostal arteries (from the aorta).
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Superior epigastric artery
Anterior intercostal branches (from a. thoracica interna) anastomose with the posterior intercostal arteries (from the aorta).
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Musculophrenic artery
Anterior intercostal branches (from a. thoracica interna) anastomose with the posterior intercostal arteries (from the aorta).
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Anterior intercostal branches
Anterior intercostal branches (from a. thoracica interna) anastomose with the posterior intercostal arteries (from the aorta).
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Esophageal branch
Esophageal, bronchial, mediastinal, and pericardial branches are considered visceral branches of the thoracic aorta.
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Superior phrenic artery
Esophageal, bronchial, mediastinal, and pericardial branches are considered visceral branches of the thoracic aorta.
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Subcostal artery
Esophageal, bronchial, mediastinal, and pericardial branches are considered visceral branches of the thoracic aorta.
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Posterior intercostal artery
Esophageal, bronchial, mediastinal, and pericardial branches are considered visceral branches of the thoracic aorta.
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Inferior epigastric artery
The superior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica superior) pierces the posterior wall of the rectus sheath.
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Superficial epigastric artery
The superior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica superior) pierces the posterior wall of the rectus sheath.
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Superior epigastric artery
The superior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica superior) pierces the posterior wall of the rectus sheath.
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Musculophrenic artery
The superior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica superior) pierces the posterior wall of the rectus sheath.
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Pericardiacophrenic arteries
The superior phrenic arteries (aa. phrenicae superiores) originate from the thoracic aorta right above the diaphragm.
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Inferior phrenic arteries
The superior phrenic arteries (aa. phrenicae superiores) originate from the thoracic aorta right above the diaphragm.
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Musculophrenic arteries
The superior phrenic arteries (aa. phrenicae superiores) originate from the thoracic aorta right above the diaphragm.
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Superior phrenic arteries
The superior phrenic arteries (aa. phrenicae superiores) originate from the thoracic aorta right above the diaphragm.
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Subclavian artery
The lateral thoracic artery (a. thoracica lateralis) is a branch of the axillary artery.
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Axillary artery
The lateral thoracic artery (a. thoracica lateralis) is a branch of the axillary artery.
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Internal thoracic artery
The lateral thoracic artery (a. thoracica lateralis) is a branch of the axillary artery.
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Thoracic aorta
The lateral thoracic artery (a. thoracica lateralis) is a branch of the axillary artery.
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I find it difficult to answer
The lateral thoracic artery (a. thoracica lateralis) is a branch of the axillary artery.
15. Which artery passes through the deltopectoral groove?
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Deltoid branch of the thoracoacromial artery
The deltoid branch (r. deltoideus) of the thoracoacromial artery travels through the sulcus deltopectoralis.
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Pectoral branch of the thoracoacromial artery
The deltoid branch (r. deltoideus) of the thoracoacromial artery travels through the sulcus deltopectoralis.
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Lateral thoracic artery
The deltoid branch (r. deltoideus) of the thoracoacromial artery travels through the sulcus deltopectoralis.
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Superior thoracic artery
The deltoid branch (r. deltoideus) of the thoracoacromial artery travels through the sulcus deltopectoralis.
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Vagus nerve
The descending aorta and thoracic duct pass through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm.
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Sympathetic trunk
The descending aorta and thoracic duct pass through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm.
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Azygos vein
The descending aorta and thoracic duct pass through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm.
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Thoracic duct
The descending aorta and thoracic duct pass through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm.
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Internal thoracic artery
The musculophrenic artery gives off anterior intercostal branches for the VII-IX intercostal spaces.
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Superior epigastric artery
The musculophrenic artery gives off anterior intercostal branches for the VII-IX intercostal spaces.
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Musculophrenic artery
The musculophrenic artery gives off anterior intercostal branches for the VII-IX intercostal spaces.
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Thoracic aorta
The musculophrenic artery gives off anterior intercostal branches for the VII-IX intercostal spaces.
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I find it difficult to answer
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)?
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Vein, artery, nerve
Syntopy of the intercostal neurovascular bundle structures (from top to bottom): intercostal vein, artery, nerve (VAN).
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Artery, vein, nerve
Syntopy of the intercostal neurovascular bundle structures (from top to bottom): intercostal vein, artery, nerve (VAN).
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Nerve, artery, vein
Syntopy of the intercostal neurovascular bundle structures (from top to bottom): intercostal vein, artery, nerve (VAN).
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Vein, nerve, artery.
Syntopy of the intercostal neurovascular bundle structures (from top to bottom): intercostal vein, artery, nerve (VAN).
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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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I find it difficult to answer
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?
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Lateral 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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Anterior 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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Dorsal 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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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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I find it difficult to answer
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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