Intermediate Aorta Quiz
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Q1. Which part of the aorta gives rise to the coronary arteries?
- Descending aorta
- Ascending aorta
- Abdominal aorta
- Aortic arch
Q2. At which vertebral level does the aortic arch begin?
- T4
- T6
- T8
- T2
Q3. What is the name of the opening in the diaphragm through which the aorta passes?
- Esophageal hiatus
- Thoracic inlet
- Aortic hiatus
- Caval opening
Q4. Which artery is NOT a direct branch of the aortic arch?
- Left subclavian artery
- Right subclavian artery
- Left common carotid artery
- Brachiocephalic trunk
Q5. Which vessel continues from the aortic arch to supply the left arm?
- Vertebral artery
- Internal thoracic artery
- Left subclavian artery
- Left brachiocephalic vein
Q6. Which part of the aorta gives rise to the renal arteries?
- Aortic arch
- Abdominal aorta
- Thoracic aorta
- Ascending aorta
Q7. The thoracic aorta is located in which part of the mediastinum?
- Posterior mediastinum
- Superior mediastinum
- Anterior mediastinum
- Middle mediastinum
Q8. Which artery is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta?
- Renal artery
- Celiac trunk
- Inferior mesenteric artery
- Superior mesenteric artery
Q9. The aorta is composed predominantly of which type of fibers in the tunica media?
- Smooth muscle fibers
- Elastic fibers
- Reticular fibers
- Collagen fibers
Q10. Which branch of the aorta supplies the small intestine?
- Inferior mesenteric artery
- Celiac trunk
- Renal artery
- Superior mesenteric artery