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Heart: Thoracic Aorta

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Question 1 of 4

The aortic arch

 

(Select all that apply)
A

is crossed on its superficial surface by the right phrenic nerve

B

is attached to the left bronchial artery by the ligamentum arteriosum

C

is crossed on its superficial surface by the left vagus

D

comes into contact with the trachea

E

comes into contact with the oesophagus

Question 2 of 4

The aortic arch

 

(Select all that apply)
A

commences at the level of the sternal angle (angle of Louis)

B

commences at the level of the 6th thoracic vertebra

C

is the direct continuation of the ascending aorta

D

lies within the fibrous pericardium

E

lies wholly in the superior mediastinum

Question 3 of 4

With regard to the topographical relations of the aortic arch:

 

(Select all that apply)
A

the aortic arch is crossed anteriorly by the right recurrent laryngeal nerve

B

the aortic arch is crossed anteriorly by the right brachiocephalic vein

C

the bifurcation of the pulmonary trunk lies inferior to the aortic arch

D

the aortic arch is crossed anteriorly by the left brachiocephalic vein

E

the thoracic duct is related to the deep surface of the aortic arch

Question 4 of 4

The arch of the aorta

 

(Select all that apply)
A

arches above the root of the right lung

B

gives off the right common carotid artery as its first branch

C

gives off the right subclavian artery as its first branch

D

continues as the descending thoracic aorta at the level of the 3rd thoracic vertebra

E

gives off the left subclavian artery as its final branch

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