Aorta and its branches

Question 1

3 parts of Aorta

Answer 1

1. Ascending aorta
2. Arch of aorta
3. Descending aorta

Question 2

2 parts of Descending Aorta

Answer 2

• Thoracic part
  
  • Begins @ T3
  • Left posterior mediastinum
  • Ends @ Diaphragm, T12
• Abdominal part
  
  • Ends @ L4
  • Common iliac aa.

Question 3

Course of thoracic part of descending aorta

Answer 3

• Thoracic part
  
  • Begins @ T3
  • Left posterior mediastinum
  • Ends @ Diaphragm, T12

Question 4

Course of abdominal part of descending aorta

Answer 4

• Abdominal part
  
  • Ends @ L4
  • Common iliac aa.

Question 5

Branches of thoracic part of descending aorta

Answer 5

Question 6

Identify

Answer 6

Question 7

3 parts of ARCH OF AORTA

Answer 7

1. Brachiocephalic trunk
2. Left common carotid artery
3. Left subclavian artery

Question 8

Branches of brachiocephalic trunk

Answer 8

1. Right common carotid artery
2. Right subclavian artery