Beginner Pericardiacophrenic Artery Quiz
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Q1. The pericardiacophrenic artery usually arises from which artery?
- Thoracic aorta
- Axillary artery
- Internal thoracic artery
- Pulmonary artery
Q2. Which nerve accompanies the pericardiacophrenic artery?
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve
- Vagus nerve
- Phrenic nerve
- Intercostal nerve
Q3. Which serous structure receives blood from the pericardiacophrenic artery?
- Synovial membrane
- Arachnoid mater
- Peritoneum only
- Pericardium
Q4. Which major respiratory muscle receives branches from the pericardiacophrenic artery?
- Masseter
- Trapezius
- Deltoid
- Diaphragm
Q5. The pericardiacophrenic artery is found primarily in which body region?
- Cranial cavity
- Thorax
- Pelvis
- Forearm
Q6. The internal thoracic artery usually arises from which artery?
- Subclavian artery
- Thoracic aorta
- Pulmonary trunk
- Common carotid artery
Q7. The pericardiacophrenic artery descends toward which structure?
- Pelvic floor
- Diaphragm
- Brain
- Thyroid gland
Q8. What type of vessel is the pericardiacophrenic artery?
- Pulmonary vein
- Systemic artery
- Lymphatic vessel
- Systemic vein
Q9. Which two structures are reflected in the name pericardiacophrenic?
- Trachea and esophagus
- Pericardium and diaphragm
- Aorta and sternum
- Pleura and lung
Q10. Which artery also contributes importantly to the arterial supply of the diaphragm?
- Radial artery
- Inferior thyroid artery
- Musculophrenic artery
- Middle cerebral artery