Arteries

Question 1

Aorta

Answer 1

Largest artery in the body and main trunk of entire arterial system.

Question 2

Aortic arch

Answer 2

The first section of the aorta, where it makes a 180-degree curve from its initial craniodorsal direction to a caudal direction.

Question 3

Arteriole

Answer 3

Tiny arterial branch.

Question 4

Axillary

Answer 4

Branch of subclavian artery that distributes to axilla and forelimbs.

Question 5

Brachial

Answer 5

Axillary artery branch distributing to forelimb.

Question 6

Brachiocephalic

Answer 6

Aortic arch branch distributing to head, neck, and right forelimb.

Question 7

Carotids

Answer 7

Right and left common carotids, originating from brachiocephalic artery, distributing to right and left sides of head.

Question 8

Celiac trunk

Answer 8

Branch of abdominal aorta distributing to stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, and duodenum.

Question 9

Colic

Answer 9

Distributes to colon.

Question 10

Coronary

Answer 10

Left and right arteries distributing to left and right side of myocardial muscle

Question 11

Femoral

Answer 11

Branch of external iliac artery that distributes to external genitalia, hind leg, and lower abdominal wall.

Question 12

Iliac

Answer 12

The common iliac artery and its branches distributes to the pelvis, abdominal wall, hind legs, and reproductive organs.

Question 13

Mesenteric

Answer 13

Cranial and caudal branches of the abdominal aorta distributing respectively to lower half of colon and rectum and to small intestine and proximal half of colon.

Question 14

Nutrient

Answer 14

Any artery that supplies blood to bone marrow.

Question 15

Ovarian

Answer 15

Branch of abdominal aorta that distributes to ovaries, uterine tube, and ureters.

Question 16

Pulmonary

Answer 16

Only arteries in body that carry non oxygenated blood, which is delivered to lungs for oxygenation.

Question 17

Renal

Answer 17

Branch of abdominal aorta that distributes to kidneys, adrenals, and ureters.

Question 18

Subclavian

Answer 18

Two arteries distributing to neck, forelimbs, thoracic wall, spinal cord, brain, and meninges.

Question 19

Testicular

Answer 19

Branch of abdominal aorta that supplies testicles and associated structures.

Question 20

Thoracic

Answer 20

Three arteries distributing respectively to pectoral muscles and mammary glands; axillary area of chest wall, and diaphragm, structures of mediastinum, and anterior thoracic wall.

Question 21

Ulnar

Answer 21

Brachial artery branch distributing to foreleg.