Lecture 48

Question 1

True or False

the right and left coronary arteries are the first branches of the aorta

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Descending thoracic aorta is on the ____ of the verebral coloumn

Answer 2

Descending thoracic aorta is on the left of the verebral coloumn

Question 3

The anastomosis of the coronary arteries are at ______ level (not that adequate)

therefore they function as ___arteries

Answer 3

The anastomosis of the coronary arteries are at arteriolar level (not that adequate)

there they function as end arteries

If slow occlusion occurs, there is capacity for progression of the anastomosis

Question 4

The branches of the aorta in order are:

Answer 4

The first branch of the aorta is the

1. Brachiocephalis trunk (which then goes to Right subclavian and right common carotid)
2. Left common carotid
3. Left subclaivan

Question 5

The internal jugular vein and subclavian veins unite to form a pair of _________ veins (right and left)

Answer 5

The internal jugular vein and subclavian veins unite to form a pair of brachiocephalic veins (right and left)

Question 6

True or False

The Azygos system of veins is the most variable system of veins in the body

There is always a final brach arching into the ____

Answer 6

True.

There is always a final brach arching into the SVC