Beginner Brachial Artery Quiz

Q1. The brachial artery is the direct continuation of which artery?

• Ulnar artery
• Axillary artery
• Subclavian artery
• Radial artery

Q2. At which landmark does the axillary artery become the brachial artery?

• Surgical neck of the humerus
• Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
• Superior border of pectoralis minor
• Inferior border of teres major

Q3. Through which region does the brachial artery descend?

• Posterior compartment of the arm
• Anatomical snuffbox
• Anterior compartment of the arm
• Posterior compartment of the forearm

Q4. Where does the brachial artery usually terminate?

• Carpal tunnel
• Axilla
• Anatomical snuffbox
• Cubital fossa

Q5. Into which two major arteries does the brachial artery usually divide?

• Radial and ulnar arteries
• Axillary and radial arteries
• Subclavian and axillary arteries
• Ulnar and profunda brachii arteries

Q6. Which major branch of the brachial artery accompanies the radial nerve in the posterior arm?

• Posterior circumflex humeral artery
• Profunda brachii artery
• Radial recurrent artery
• Anterior interosseous artery

Q7. Which nerve has a close relationship with the brachial artery throughout much of the arm?

• Median nerve
• Suprascapular nerve
• Axillary nerve
• Dorsal scapular nerve

Q8. Which artery is commonly compressed during measurement of blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer?

• Radial artery
• Brachial artery
• Subclavian artery
• Posterior interosseous artery

Q9. Where can the brachial pulse be palpated near the elbow?

• Between the radius and ulna at the wrist
• Medial to the biceps tendon
• Lateral to the brachioradialis
• Posterior to the olecranon

Q10. Which description best identifies the brachial artery?

• The principal artery of the arm that divides into the radial and ulnar arteries
• A superficial vein draining the lateral upper limb
• An artery confined entirely to the posterior forearm
• A branch of the radial artery supplying the shoulder