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Brachial artery anatomy test

Evaluate knowledge of the brachial artery anatomy. This test strictly examines its topography, branching, syntopy, and elbow anastomosis zones.

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1. The brachial artery is a direct continuation of the:

Subclavian

The brachial artery begins at the level of the inferior border of the pectoralis major and is a direct continuation of the axillary artery.
Radial

The brachial artery begins at the level of the inferior border of the pectoralis major and is a direct continuation of the axillary artery.
Axillary

The brachial artery begins at the level of the inferior border of the pectoralis major and is a direct continuation of the axillary artery.
Ulnar

The brachial artery begins at the level of the inferior border of the pectoralis major and is a direct continuation of the axillary artery.
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The brachial artery begins at the level of the inferior border of the pectoralis major and is a direct continuation of the axillary artery.

2. In which groove of the arm does the brachial artery run?

Sulcus bicipitalis medialis

The brachial artery is located in the medial bicipital groove of the arm along with the median nerve and veins.
Sulcus bicipitalis lateralis

The brachial artery is located in the medial bicipital groove of the arm along with the median nerve and veins.
Sulcus nervi radialis

The brachial artery is located in the medial bicipital groove of the arm along with the median nerve and veins.
Sulcus intertubercularis

The brachial artery is located in the medial bicipital groove of the arm along with the median nerve and veins.
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The brachial artery is located in the medial bicipital groove of the arm along with the median nerve and veins.

3. Which nerve accompanies the brachial artery along its entire course in the arm?

Ulnar

The median nerve accompanies the brachial artery throughout, forming a neurovascular bundle in the arm with the veins.
Radial

The median nerve accompanies the brachial artery throughout, forming a neurovascular bundle in the arm with the veins.
Musculocutaneous

The median nerve accompanies the brachial artery throughout, forming a neurovascular bundle in the arm with the veins.
Median

The median nerve accompanies the brachial artery throughout, forming a neurovascular bundle in the arm with the veins.
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The median nerve accompanies the brachial artery throughout, forming a neurovascular bundle in the arm with the veins.

4. The largest branch of the brachial artery is:

Superior ulnar collateral artery

The deep brachial artery (a. profunda brachii) originates in the upper third of the arm and is its largest branch.
Deep brachial artery

The deep brachial artery (a. profunda brachii) originates in the upper third of the arm and is its largest branch.
Inferior ulnar collateral artery

The deep brachial artery (a. profunda brachii) originates in the upper third of the arm and is its largest branch.
Radial artery

The deep brachial artery (a. profunda brachii) originates in the upper third of the arm and is its largest branch.
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The deep brachial artery (a. profunda brachii) originates in the upper third of the arm and is its largest branch.

5. With which nerve does the deep brachial artery pass through the humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis)?

Radial

In the humeromuscular (spiral) canal, the deep brachial artery travels alongside the radial nerve (n. radialis).
Median

In the humeromuscular (spiral) canal, the deep brachial artery travels alongside the radial nerve (n. radialis).
Ulnar

In the humeromuscular (spiral) canal, the deep brachial artery travels alongside the radial nerve (n. radialis).
Axillary

In the humeromuscular (spiral) canal, the deep brachial artery travels alongside the radial nerve (n. radialis).
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In the humeromuscular (spiral) canal, the deep brachial artery travels alongside the radial nerve (n. radialis).

6. At what level does the brachial artery usually divide into its terminal branches?

Surgical neck of the humerus

The bifurcation of the brachial artery into the radial and ulnar arteries occurs in the cubital fossa at the level of the neck of the radius.
Styloid process of the radius

The bifurcation of the brachial artery into the radial and ulnar arteries occurs in the cubital fossa at the level of the neck of the radius.
Neck of the radius

The bifurcation of the brachial artery into the radial and ulnar arteries occurs in the cubital fossa at the level of the neck of the radius.
Medial epicondyle of the humerus

The bifurcation of the brachial artery into the radial and ulnar arteries occurs in the cubital fossa at the level of the neck of the radius.
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The bifurcation of the brachial artery into the radial and ulnar arteries occurs in the cubital fossa at the level of the neck of the radius.

7. Which artery branches from the brachial artery and accompanies the ulnar nerve?

Deep brachial artery

The superior ulnar collateral artery originates in the middle third of the arm and pierces the medial intermuscular septum along with the ulnar nerve.
Middle collateral artery

The superior ulnar collateral artery originates in the middle third of the arm and pierces the medial intermuscular septum along with the ulnar nerve.
Inferior ulnar collateral artery

The superior ulnar collateral artery originates in the middle third of the arm and pierces the medial intermuscular septum along with the ulnar nerve.
Superior ulnar collateral artery

The superior ulnar collateral artery originates in the middle third of the arm and pierces the medial intermuscular septum along with the ulnar nerve.
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The superior ulnar collateral artery originates in the middle third of the arm and pierces the medial intermuscular septum along with the ulnar nerve.

8. How is the brachial artery positioned in the cubital fossa relative to the tendon of the biceps brachii?

Laterally

In the cubital fossa, the brachial artery passes medially to the tendon of the biceps brachii.
Medially

In the cubital fossa, the brachial artery passes medially to the tendon of the biceps brachii.
Anterior to it

In the cubital fossa, the brachial artery passes medially to the tendon of the biceps brachii.
Posterior to it

In the cubital fossa, the brachial artery passes medially to the tendon of the biceps brachii.
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In the cubital fossa, the brachial artery passes medially to the tendon of the biceps brachii.

9. With which artery does a. anastomose. collateralis ulnaris superior?

Posterior branch a. recurrentis ulnaris

It anastomoses with the posterior branch of the ulnar recurrent artery, participating in the formation of the elbow joint network.
Anterior branch a. recurrentis ulnaris

It anastomoses with the posterior branch of the ulnar recurrent artery, participating in the formation of the elbow joint network.
A. recurrens radialis

It anastomoses with the posterior branch of the ulnar recurrent artery, participating in the formation of the elbow joint network.
A. interossea recurrens

It anastomoses with the posterior branch of the ulnar recurrent artery, participating in the formation of the elbow joint network.
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It anastomoses with the posterior branch of the ulnar recurrent artery, participating in the formation of the elbow joint network.

10. With which artery does a. anastomose. collateralis radialis?

Anterior branch a. recurrentis ulnaris

The radial collateral artery descends in the anterior lateral cubital groove and anastomoses with the radial recurrent artery.
A. interossea recurrens

The radial collateral artery descends in the anterior lateral cubital groove and anastomoses with the radial recurrent artery.
A. recurrens radialis

The radial collateral artery descends in the anterior lateral cubital groove and anastomoses with the radial recurrent artery.
Posterior branch a. recurrentis ulnaris

The radial collateral artery descends in the anterior lateral cubital groove and anastomoses with the radial recurrent artery.
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The radial collateral artery descends in the anterior lateral cubital groove and anastomoses with the radial recurrent artery.

11. Into which terminal branches does a. divide. profunda brachii?

A. collateralis ulnaris superior et inferior

The deep brachial artery branches into the radial collateral and middle collateral arteries.
A. radialis et a. ulnaris

The deep brachial artery branches into the radial collateral and middle collateral arteries.
A. interossea communis et a. recurrentis radialis

The deep brachial artery branches into the radial collateral and middle collateral arteries.
A. collateralis radialis et a. collateralis media

The deep brachial artery branches into the radial collateral and middle collateral arteries.
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The deep brachial artery branches into the radial collateral and middle collateral arteries.

12. With which artery does a. anastomose. collateralis media?

A. recurrens radialis

The middle collateral artery anastomoses with the recurrent interosseous artery in the elbow joint area.
A. interossea recurrens

The middle collateral artery anastomoses with the recurrent interosseous artery in the elbow joint area.
Anterior branch a. recurrentis ulnaris

The middle collateral artery anastomoses with the recurrent interosseous artery in the elbow joint area.
A. circumflexa humeri posterior

The middle collateral artery anastomoses with the recurrent interosseous artery in the elbow joint area.
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The middle collateral artery anastomoses with the recurrent interosseous artery in the elbow joint area.

13. What covers the brachial artery anteriorly in the cubital fossa?

Aponeurosis m. bicipitis brachii

Anteriorly, the artery is covered by the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii (aponeurosis m. bicipitis brachii, or Pirogov's fascia).
M. brachioradialis

Anteriorly, the artery is covered by the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii (aponeurosis m. bicipitis brachii, or Pirogov's fascia).
Pronator teres

Anteriorly, the artery is covered by the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii (aponeurosis m. bicipitis brachii, or Pirogov's fascia).
Retinaculum flexorum

Anteriorly, the artery is covered by the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii (aponeurosis m. bicipitis brachii, or Pirogov's fascia).
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Anteriorly, the artery is covered by the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii (aponeurosis m. bicipitis brachii, or Pirogov's fascia).

14. Which muscle forms the lateral wall of the sulcus bicipitalis medialis, where the artery runs?

M. triceps brachii

The lateral border of the medial bicipital groove is formed by the coracobrachialis muscle and the biceps brachii.
M. brachialis

The lateral border of the medial bicipital groove is formed by the coracobrachialis muscle and the biceps brachii.
M. coracobrachialis et m. biceps brachii

The lateral border of the medial bicipital groove is formed by the coracobrachialis muscle and the biceps brachii.
M. deltoideus

The lateral border of the medial bicipital groove is formed by the coracobrachialis muscle and the biceps brachii.
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The lateral border of the medial bicipital groove is formed by the coracobrachialis muscle and the biceps brachii.

15. Which veins accompany the brachial artery?

V. cephalica

The brachial artery is accompanied by two deep satellite veins—vv. brachiales.
V. basilica

The brachial artery is accompanied by two deep satellite veins—vv. brachiales.
V. mediana cubiti

The brachial artery is accompanied by two deep satellite veins—vv. brachiales.
Two deep brachial veins (vv. brachiales)

The brachial artery is accompanied by two deep satellite veins—vv. brachiales.
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The brachial artery is accompanied by two deep satellite veins—vv. brachiales.

16. Of which artery is a branch nutricia humeri usually a branch?

Axillary

The artery supplying the humerus most often directly originates from the brachial artery in its upper or middle third.
Shoulder

The artery supplying the humerus most often directly originates from the brachial artery in its upper or middle third.
Radial

The artery supplying the humerus most often directly originates from the brachial artery in its upper or middle third.
Ulnar

The artery supplying the humerus most often directly originates from the brachial artery in its upper or middle third.
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The artery supplying the humerus most often directly originates from the brachial artery in its upper or middle third.

17. Which artery anastomoses with the anterior branch a. recurrentis ulnaris?

A. collateralis ulnaris inferior

The inferior ulnar collateral artery is located on the anterior surface of the medial epicondyle and anastomoses with the anterior branch of the ulnar recurrent artery.
A. collateralis ulnaris superior

The inferior ulnar collateral artery is located on the anterior surface of the medial epicondyle and anastomoses with the anterior branch of the ulnar recurrent artery.
A. collateralis radialis

The inferior ulnar collateral artery is located on the anterior surface of the medial epicondyle and anastomoses with the anterior branch of the ulnar recurrent artery.
A. collateralis media

The inferior ulnar collateral artery is located on the anterior surface of the medial epicondyle and anastomoses with the anterior branch of the ulnar recurrent artery.
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The inferior ulnar collateral artery is located on the anterior surface of the medial epicondyle and anastomoses with the anterior branch of the ulnar recurrent artery.

18. What is the topographical relationship of the median nerve to the brachial artery in the upper third of the arm?

Medial to the artery

In the upper third of the arm n. The medianus is located lateral to the brachial artery.
Behind the artery

In the upper third of the arm n. The medianus is located lateral to the brachial artery.
Lateral to the artery

In the upper third of the arm n. The medianus is located lateral to the brachial artery.
In front of the artery

In the upper third of the arm n. The medianus is located lateral to the brachial artery.
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In the upper third of the arm n. The medianus is located lateral to the brachial artery.

19. In which third of the arm does the median nerve cross the brachial artery anteriorly?

Upper third

In the middle third of the arm, the median nerve crosses the artery anteriorly, moving to its medial side.
Lower third

In the middle third of the arm, the median nerve crosses the artery anteriorly, moving to its medial side.
In the cubital fossa

In the middle third of the arm, the median nerve crosses the artery anteriorly, moving to its medial side.
Middle third

In the middle third of the arm, the median nerve crosses the artery anteriorly, moving to its medial side.
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In the middle third of the arm, the median nerve crosses the artery anteriorly, moving to its medial side.

20. What is the topographical relationship of the median nerve to the brachial artery in the cubital fossa?

Lateral to the artery

In the lower third of the arm and in the cubital fossa, the median nerve is located medial to the brachial artery.
Medial to the artery

In the lower third of the arm and in the cubital fossa, the median nerve is located medial to the brachial artery.
Behind the artery

In the lower third of the arm and in the cubital fossa, the median nerve is located medial to the brachial artery.
Perforates the artery

In the lower third of the arm and in the cubital fossa, the median nerve is located medial to the brachial artery.
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In the lower third of the arm and in the cubital fossa, the median nerve is located medial to the brachial artery.