Asked by khang nguyen on May 05, 2024
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Which artery is missing in the following sequence?
Tracing the blood from the heart to the right hand, blood leaves the heart, passes through the ascending aorta, aortic arch, right subclavian artery, axillary and brachial arteries, either the radial or ulnar arteries and palmar arches to arrive at the hand.
A) Cephalic
B) Jugular
C) Brachiocephalic
D) Right common carotid
E) Left subclavian artery
Brachiocephalic
Pertains to structures associated with both the arm and the head, or specifically, a vein or artery servicing these regions.
Blood Flow
The continuous circulation of blood in the cardiovascular system, delivering nutrients and oxygen to and removing waste from tissues.
Right Subclavian Artery
An artery that originates from the brachiocephalic trunk (on the right side) and supplies blood to the right arm, neck, and brain.
- Understand the organizational arrangement of blood vessels, starting from the heart and extending to the tissues located at the periphery.
- Distinguish the key arteries of the body and their respective supply zones.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The brachiocephalic artery is missing in the sequence. It branches from the aortic arch and gives rise to the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery, which are necessary for blood to reach the right hand and head, respectively.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the organizational arrangement of blood vessels, starting from the heart and extending to the tissues located at the periphery.
- Distinguish the key arteries of the body and their respective supply zones.