Upper limb vessels anatomy test

1. Which artery is the direct continuation of the subclavian artery?

• Brachial artery

  The axillary artery is a direct continuation of the subclavian artery starting from the lateral edge of the first rib.

• Axillary artery

  The axillary artery is a direct continuation of the subclavian artery starting from the lateral edge of the first rib.

• Thyrocervical trunk

  The axillary artery is a direct continuation of the subclavian artery starting from the lateral edge of the first rib.

• Thoracoacromial artery

  The axillary artery is a direct continuation of the subclavian artery starting from the lateral edge of the first rib.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The axillary artery is a direct continuation of the subclavian artery starting from the lateral edge of the first rib.

2. Relative to which muscle is the axillary artery topographically divided into three parts?

• Pectoralis major muscle

  The axillary artery is topographically divided into three parts depending on its location relative to the pectoralis minor muscle (above, behind, and below it).

• Serratus anterior muscle

  The axillary artery is topographically divided into three parts depending on its location relative to the pectoralis minor muscle (above, behind, and below it).

• Pectoralis minor muscle

  The axillary artery is topographically divided into three parts depending on its location relative to the pectoralis minor muscle (above, behind, and below it).

• Subscapular muscle

  The axillary artery is topographically divided into three parts depending on its location relative to the pectoralis minor muscle (above, behind, and below it).

• I find it difficult to answer

  The axillary artery is topographically divided into three parts depending on its location relative to the pectoralis minor muscle (above, behind, and below it).

3. Which artery passes through the quadrilateral space?

• Thoracodorsal artery

  The posterior circumflex humeral artery (a. circumflexa humeri posterior) passes through the quadrilateral foramen along with the axillary nerve.

• Circumflex scapular artery

  The posterior circumflex humeral artery (a. circumflexa humeri posterior) passes through the quadrilateral foramen along with the axillary nerve.

• Anterior circumflex humeral artery

  The posterior circumflex humeral artery (a. circumflexa humeri posterior) passes through the quadrilateral foramen along with the axillary nerve.

• Posterior circumflex humeral artery

  The posterior circumflex humeral artery (a. circumflexa humeri posterior) passes through the quadrilateral foramen along with the axillary nerve.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The posterior circumflex humeral artery (a. circumflexa humeri posterior) passes through the quadrilateral foramen along with the axillary nerve.

4. From which artery does the deep brachial artery (a. profunda brachii) branch off?

• Brachial artery

  The deep brachial artery is the largest branch of the brachial artery, branching off in the upper third of the arm.

• Axillary artery

  The deep brachial artery is the largest branch of the brachial artery, branching off in the upper third of the arm.

• Radial artery

  The deep brachial artery is the largest branch of the brachial artery, branching off in the upper third of the arm.

• Ulnar artery

  The deep brachial artery is the largest branch of the brachial artery, branching off in the upper third of the arm.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The deep brachial artery is the largest branch of the brachial artery, branching off in the upper third of the arm.

5. In which anatomical structure does the deep brachial artery pass?

• Triangular foramen

  The deep brachial artery passes spirally in the humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis) together with the radial nerve.

• Humeromuscular canal (radial nerve canal)

  The deep brachial artery passes spirally in the humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis) together with the radial nerve.

• Quadrangular space

  The deep brachial artery passes spirally in the humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis) together with the radial nerve.

• Medial bicipital groove

  The deep brachial artery passes spirally in the humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis) together with the radial nerve.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The deep brachial artery passes spirally in the humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis) together with the radial nerve.

6. Which artery predominantly forms the superficial palmar arch?

• Radial artery

  The superficial palmar arch (arcus palmaris superficialis) is mainly formed by the ulnar artery and the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery.

• Anterior interosseous artery

  The superficial palmar arch (arcus palmaris superficialis) is mainly formed by the ulnar artery and the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery.

• Common interosseous artery

  The superficial palmar arch (arcus palmaris superficialis) is mainly formed by the ulnar artery and the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery.

• Ulnar artery

  The superficial palmar arch (arcus palmaris superficialis) is mainly formed by the ulnar artery and the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The superficial palmar arch (arcus palmaris superficialis) is mainly formed by the ulnar artery and the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery.

7. Into which does the lateral cephalic vein primarily drain?

• Axillary vein

  The lateral cephalic vein (v. cephalica) passes in the deltopectoral groove and drains into the axillary vein.

• Brachial vein

  The lateral cephalic vein (v. cephalica) passes in the deltopectoral groove and drains into the axillary vein.

• Basilic vein

  The lateral cephalic vein (v. cephalica) passes in the deltopectoral groove and drains into the axillary vein.

• Subclavian vein

  The lateral cephalic vein (v. cephalica) passes in the deltopectoral groove and drains into the axillary vein.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The lateral cephalic vein (v. cephalica) passes in the deltopectoral groove and drains into the axillary vein.

8. With which artery does the superior ulnar collateral artery (a. collateralis ulnaris superior) anastomose?

• Anterior ulnar recurrent artery

  The superior ulnar collateral artery anastomoses with the posterior ulnar recurrent artery in the ulnar arterial network.

• Radial recurrent artery

  The superior ulnar collateral artery anastomoses with the posterior ulnar recurrent artery in the ulnar arterial network.

• Posterior ulnar recurrent artery

  The superior ulnar collateral artery anastomoses with the posterior ulnar recurrent artery in the ulnar arterial network.

• Recurrent interosseous artery

  The superior ulnar collateral artery anastomoses with the posterior ulnar recurrent artery in the ulnar arterial network.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The superior ulnar collateral artery anastomoses with the posterior ulnar recurrent artery in the ulnar arterial network.

9. Which artery passes over the dorsum of the hand through the anatomical snuffbox?

• Ulnar artery

  The radial artery (a. radialis) encircles the styloid process of the radius and passes through the anatomical snuffbox to the dorsum of the hand.

• Radial artery

  The radial artery (a. radialis) encircles the styloid process of the radius and passes through the anatomical snuffbox to the dorsum of the hand.

• Posterior interosseous artery

  The radial artery (a. radialis) encircles the styloid process of the radius and passes through the anatomical snuffbox to the dorsum of the hand.

• Anterior interosseous artery

  The radial artery (a. radialis) encircles the styloid process of the radius and passes through the anatomical snuffbox to the dorsum of the hand.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The radial artery (a. radialis) encircles the styloid process of the radius and passes through the anatomical snuffbox to the dorsum of the hand.

10. From which part of the axillary artery does the thoracoacromial artery originate?

• Pectoral triangle

  The thoracoacromial artery (a. thoracoacromialis) arises from the axillary artery within the clavicopectoral triangle.

• Subpectoral triangle

  The thoracoacromial artery (a. thoracoacromialis) arises from the axillary artery within the clavicopectoral triangle.

• Clavicopectoral triangle

  The thoracoacromial artery (a. thoracoacromialis) arises from the axillary artery within the clavicopectoral triangle.

• Carotid triangle

  The thoracoacromial artery (a. thoracoacromialis) arises from the axillary artery within the clavicopectoral triangle.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The thoracoacromial artery (a. thoracoacromialis) arises from the axillary artery within the clavicopectoral triangle.

11. Which artery gives off the principal artery of the thumb (a. princeps pollicis)?

• Ulnar artery

  The principal artery of the thumb (a. princeps pollicis) branches off from the radial artery after it passes into the first interosseous space.

• Superficial palmar arch

  The principal artery of the thumb (a. princeps pollicis) branches off from the radial artery after it passes into the first interosseous space.

• Anterior interosseous artery

  The principal artery of the thumb (a. princeps pollicis) branches off from the radial artery after it passes into the first interosseous space.

• Radial artery

  The principal artery of the thumb (a. princeps pollicis) branches off from the radial artery after it passes into the first interosseous space.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The principal artery of the thumb (a. princeps pollicis) branches off from the radial artery after it passes into the first interosseous space.

12. Into where does the medial basilic vein (v. basilica) drain?

• Brachial vein

  The medial basilic vein (v. basilica) pierces the fascia of the arm and drains into one of the brachial veins.

• Axillary vein

  The medial basilic vein (v. basilica) pierces the fascia of the arm and drains into one of the brachial veins.

• Lateral cephalic vein

  The medial basilic vein (v. basilica) pierces the fascia of the arm and drains into one of the brachial veins.

• Subclavian vein

  The medial basilic vein (v. basilica) pierces the fascia of the arm and drains into one of the brachial veins.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The medial basilic vein (v. basilica) pierces the fascia of the arm and drains into one of the brachial veins.

13. From which artery does the common interosseous artery (a. interossea communis) originate?

• Brachial artery

  The common interosseous artery is a short branch that arises from the ulnar artery in the proximal part of the forearm.

• Ulnar artery

  The common interosseous artery is a short branch that arises from the ulnar artery in the proximal part of the forearm.

• Radial artery

  The common interosseous artery is a short branch that arises from the ulnar artery in the proximal part of the forearm.

• Deep brachial artery

  The common interosseous artery is a short branch that arises from the ulnar artery in the proximal part of the forearm.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The common interosseous artery is a short branch that arises from the ulnar artery in the proximal part of the forearm.

14. From which artery is the circumflex scapular artery (a. circumflexa scapulae) a branch?

• Thoracodorsal artery

  The circumflex scapular artery is a major branch of the subscapular artery (a. subscapularis) and passes through the triangular foramen.

• Suprascapular artery

  The circumflex scapular artery is a major branch of the subscapular artery (a. subscapularis) and passes through the triangular foramen.

• Transverse cervical artery

  The circumflex scapular artery is a major branch of the subscapular artery (a. subscapularis) and passes through the triangular foramen.

• Subscapular artery

  The circumflex scapular artery is a major branch of the subscapular artery (a. subscapularis) and passes through the triangular foramen.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The circumflex scapular artery is a major branch of the subscapular artery (a. subscapularis) and passes through the triangular foramen.

15. Which vein in the cubital fossa forms an anastomosis between the main superficial veins of the hand?

• Median cubital vein (v. intermedia cubiti)

  The median cubital vein (v. intermedia cubiti) is obliquely positioned in the cubital fossa, connecting v. cephalica and v. basilica.

• Medial basilic vein (v. basilica)

  The median cubital vein (v. intermedia cubiti) is obliquely positioned in the cubital fossa, connecting v. cephalica and v. basilica.

• Lateral cephalic vein (v. cephalica)

  The median cubital vein (v. intermedia cubiti) is obliquely positioned in the cubital fossa, connecting v. cephalica and v. basilica.

• Brachial vein (v. brachialis)

  The median cubital vein (v. intermedia cubiti) is obliquely positioned in the cubital fossa, connecting v. cephalica and v. basilica.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The median cubital vein (v. intermedia cubiti) is obliquely positioned in the cubital fossa, connecting v. cephalica and v. basilica.

16. With which artery does the radial collateral artery (a. collateralis radialis) anastomose?

• Recurrent interosseous artery

  The radial collateral artery (a branch of the deep brachial artery) anastomoses with the radial recurrent artery (a branch of the radial artery).

• Anterior ulnar recurrent artery

  The radial collateral artery (a branch of the deep brachial artery) anastomoses with the radial recurrent artery (a branch of the radial artery).

• Radial recurrent artery

  The radial collateral artery (a branch of the deep brachial artery) anastomoses with the radial recurrent artery (a branch of the radial artery).

• Posterior ulnar recurrent artery

  The radial collateral artery (a branch of the deep brachial artery) anastomoses with the radial recurrent artery (a branch of the radial artery).

• I find it difficult to answer

  The radial collateral artery (a branch of the deep brachial artery) anastomoses with the radial recurrent artery (a branch of the radial artery).

17. How is the deep palmar arch (arcus palmaris profundus) topographically located in the hand?

• Superficial to the flexor tendons

  The deep palmar arch lies deeply, directly on the bases of the metacarpal bones and the interosseous muscles, beneath the flexor tendons.

• Between the tendons of the superficial and deep flexors

  The deep palmar arch lies deeply, directly on the bases of the metacarpal bones and the interosseous muscles, beneath the flexor tendons.

• Within the thickness of the lumbrical muscles

  The deep palmar arch lies deeply, directly on the bases of the metacarpal bones and the interosseous muscles, beneath the flexor tendons.

• Deeper than the flexor tendons, at the bases of the metacarpal bones

  The deep palmar arch lies deeply, directly on the bases of the metacarpal bones and the interosseous muscles, beneath the flexor tendons.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The deep palmar arch lies deeply, directly on the bases of the metacarpal bones and the interosseous muscles, beneath the flexor tendons.

18. Which artery predominantly supplies blood to the muscles of the posterior group of the forearm?

• Posterior interosseous artery

  The posterior interosseous artery (a. interossea posterior) passes to the posterior aspect of the forearm, where it supplies the extensor muscles.

• Anterior interosseous artery

  The posterior interosseous artery (a. interossea posterior) passes to the posterior aspect of the forearm, where it supplies the extensor muscles.

• Ulnar recurrent artery

  The posterior interosseous artery (a. interossea posterior) passes to the posterior aspect of the forearm, where it supplies the extensor muscles.

• Radial recurrent artery

  The posterior interosseous artery (a. interossea posterior) passes to the posterior aspect of the forearm, where it supplies the extensor muscles.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The posterior interosseous artery (a. interossea posterior) passes to the posterior aspect of the forearm, where it supplies the extensor muscles.

19. What number of brachial veins (vv. brachiales) usually accompany the corresponding artery?

• One.

  The brachial artery, like most middle-sized limb arteries, is accompanied by two corresponding venae comitantes.

• Three.

  The brachial artery, like most middle-sized limb arteries, is accompanied by two corresponding venae comitantes.

• Two.

  The brachial artery, like most middle-sized limb arteries, is accompanied by two corresponding venae comitantes.

• Four.

  The brachial artery, like most middle-sized limb arteries, is accompanied by two corresponding venae comitantes.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The brachial artery, like most middle-sized limb arteries, is accompanied by two corresponding venae comitantes.

20. Within which topographical formation is the brachial artery located in the arm?

• Lateral bicipital groove

  The brachial artery is located in the medial bicipital groove (sulcus bicipitalis medialis) of the arm together with the accompanying veins and the median nerve.

• Medial bicipital groove

  The brachial artery is located in the medial bicipital groove (sulcus bicipitalis medialis) of the arm together with the accompanying veins and the median nerve.

• Humeromuscular canal

  The brachial artery is located in the medial bicipital groove (sulcus bicipitalis medialis) of the arm together with the accompanying veins and the median nerve.

• Deltopectoral groove

  The brachial artery is located in the medial bicipital groove (sulcus bicipitalis medialis) of the arm together with the accompanying veins and the median nerve.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The brachial artery is located in the medial bicipital groove (sulcus bicipitalis medialis) of the arm together with the accompanying veins and the median nerve.