A&PII - Arterial System Review Practice Test.
What is the origin of the aorta? - CORRECT ANSWER left ventricle
The part of the aorta that is attached to the heart is the aortic _____. - CORRECT ANSWER root
What is the aortic sinus? - CORRECT ANSWER a swelling in the aortic wall opposite th...
A&PII - Arterial System Review Practice
Test.
What is the origin of the aorta? - CORRECT ANSWER left ventricle
The part of the aorta that is attached to the heart is the aortic _____. - CORRECT ANSWER root
What is the aortic sinus? - CORRECT ANSWER a swelling in the aortic wall opposite the aortic cusps
Three major arteries originate from the aortic arch. They are the ____ trunk, the left common _____
artery, and the left _____ artery. - CORRECT ANSWER brachiocephalic; carotid; subclavian
What areas of the body does the brachiocephalic trunk and its branches supply? - CORRECT ANSWER
upper limb; head
The major vessel that originates at the left ventricle is the _____. - CORRECT ANSWER aorta
The abdominal aorta ends by dividing into what two vessels? - CORRECT ANSWER common iliac arteries
What is the first part of the aorta called? - CORRECT ANSWER ascending aorta
Which arteries supply the head, neck, and brain? - CORRECT ANSWER subclavian artery; common
carotid artery
What are the structures called that are located opposite the cusps of the aortic valves? - CORRECT
ANSWER aortic sinus
Blood moves from the subclavian artery to the ______ artery. - CORRECT ANSWER axillary
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