Aorta

Question 1

What is the Route of the Aorta?

Answer 1

1. From Right to Left Sternoclavicular Joint
2. Anterior to esophagus and then lateral to esophagus
3. Posterior to Diaphragm

Question 2

Paired Visceral Arteries of Abdominal Aorta (sup to inf)

Answer 2

1. Middle Suprarenal Arteries
2. Renal Arteries
3. Gonadal Arteries (Testicular or Ovarian)

Question 3

Paired Parietal Arteries of Abdominal Aorta (sup to inf)

Answer 3

1. Inferior Phrenic Arteries

2. Lumbar Arteries (4 pairs)

Question 4

Unpaired Visceral Arteries of Abdominal Aorta (sup to inf)

Answer 4

1. Celiac Trunk
2. Superior Mesenteric Artery
3. Inferior Mesenteric Artery

Question 5

Unpaired Parietal Arteries of Abdominal Aorta (sup to inf)

Answer 5

Median Sacral Artery

Question 6

Paired Visceral Arteries of Thoracic Aorta (sup to inf)

Answer 6

1. Bronchial Arteries
2. Mediastinal Arteries
3. Esophageal Arteries
4. Pericardial Arteries

Question 7

Paired Parietal Arteries of the Thoracic Aorta (sup to inf)

Answer 7

1. Posterior Intercostal Arteries (9 pairs)

2. Superior Phrenic Arteries