Thorax ,abdommen, Pelvis

Question 1

Internal thoracic vessels

Answer 1

Branch off from each subclavian artery inferiorly

Question 2

Common carotid (L and R)

Answer 2

Connect external and internal carotids inferiorly

Question 3

Brachiocephalic trunk

Answer 3

Connects common carotid and subclavian arteries

Question 4

Brachiocephalic vein

Answer 4

Drains from internal jugular vein, drains into subclavian vein

Question 5

Common iliac vein

Answer 5

Drains the pelvis and it’s contents

Question 6

Azygos vein

Answer 6

Enters thorax through aortic opening
Drains into superior vena cava

Question 7

Hemiazgos vein

Answer 7

Branch off from azyos vein and ascends on vertebral bodies

Question 8

Brachiocephalic vein

Answer 8

Left and right join to form SVC

Question 9

Internal thoracic artery

Answer 9

Originates from proximal part of subclavian artery
Descends along inner wall of anterior rib cage

Question 10

Lateral thoracic artery

Answer 10

Originates from second segment of the axillary artery
Runs along lateral border of pectoralis minor

Question 11

Common iliac artery

Answer 11

Aortic bifurcation gives rise to two common iliac arteries

Question 12

External iliac artery

Answer 12

Curves round pelvic brim
Drains into femoral artery

Question 13

Hepatic portal vein

Answer 13

Union of superior mesentric and spinal veins
Blood from oesophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas enters liver

Question 14

Superior mesentric artery

Answer 14

Anterior branch of abdominal aorta at level of first lumbar vertebrae, just below Coeliac trunk

Question 15

Inferior mesentric artery

Answer 15

Anterior aspect of aorta 3/4cm above bifurcation
Runs downwards to reach pelvic brim, crossing the common iliac vessels

Question 16

Gonadal arteries

Answer 16

Arise from aorta just below renal arteries
Accompanied by gonadal veins