Beginner Axillary Artery Quiz
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Q1. The axillary artery is the continuation of which artery?
- Subclavian artery
- Brachial artery
- Ulnar artery
- Radial artery
Q2. At which landmark does the subclavian artery become the axillary artery?
- Surgical neck of the humerus
- Lateral border of the first rib
- Medial border of the scapula
- Inferior border of teres major
Q3. At which landmark does the axillary artery become the brachial artery?
- Medial epicondyle of the humerus
- Inferior border of teres major
- Lateral border of the first rib
- Superior border of pectoralis minor
Q4. Which muscle divides the axillary artery into three parts?
- Subscapularis
- Pectoralis major
- Pectoralis minor
- Teres major
Q5. How many parts does the axillary artery have?
- Four
- Three
- Two
- Five
Q6. Which branch usually arises from the first part of the axillary artery?
- Superior thoracic artery
- Posterior circumflex humeral artery
- Subscapular artery
- Lateral thoracic artery
Q7. Which two branches typically arise from the second part of the axillary artery?
- Superior thoracic and subscapular arteries
- Radial and ulnar arteries
- Thoracoacromial and lateral thoracic arteries
- Anterior and posterior circumflex humeral arteries
Q8. Which branch of the axillary artery is usually the largest?
- Anterior circumflex humeral artery
- Subscapular artery
- Lateral thoracic artery
- Superior thoracic artery
Q9. Which artery is the direct continuation of the axillary artery?
- Radial artery
- Ulnar artery
- Brachial artery
- Deep brachial artery
Q10. Which description best identifies the axillary artery?
- A forearm artery extending from the elbow to the wrist
- The major artery of the axilla between the first rib and teres major
- A superficial artery confined to the palm
- A branch of the ulnar artery supplying the shoulder