Vascular Nomenclature

Question 1

The proximal limit of this artery is the adductor hiatus.

Answer 1

Popliteal artery

Question 2

The proximal limit of this artery is the thoracic outlet (exit from the ribcage).

Answer 2

Axillary artery

Question 3

These four arteries perfuse the circle of Willis.

Answer 3

R/L Carotid arteries and R/L Vertebral arteries

Question 4

This artery runs posterior to the tibia along most of its course.

Answer 4

Posterior tibial artery

Question 5

This is the first branch off the abdominal aorta; it divides almost immediately into these two arteries.

Answer 5

Celiac trunk; Hepatic and Splenic artery

Question 6

This artery runs along the adductor canal and ends as it passes through the adductor hiatus.

Answer 6

Superficial femoral artery

Question 7

The popliteal artery at its distal limit bifurcates into these two arteries.

Answer 7

Anterior tibial artery and Tibioperoneal trunk

Question 8

The inferior vena cava is (right/left) of the abdominal aorta.

Answer 8

Right

Question 9

The thyroid gland is usually (lateral/medial) to the common carotid artery.

Answer 9

Medial

Question 10

The cephalic vein is (lateral/medial) to the brachial artery.

Answer 10

Lateral