4. Which is not a branch of the descending aorta?a. Right bronchial arteryb. Esophageal arteryc. Left superior bronchial arteryd. Tracheobrachial arter

Which ONE of the following statements regarding the thoracic aorta is correct?Group of answer choicesThe ascending aorta arises from the left ventricle in the middle mediastinumThe descending aorta passes through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm at the level T‑10The ascending aorta does not have any branchesThe descending thoracic aorta is located in the middle mediastinumThe aorta arches over the right main bronchus

Which of the following is most likely to be classified as a muscular artery?Multiple ChoiceThe pulmonary trunkThe superior mesentericThe ascending aortaThe aortic archNone of the choices are correct.

Which vessel does not branch off of the aorta?Multiple ChoicePulmonary arteryBrachiocephalic arteryLeft subclavian arteryRight coronary artery

Fill in the Blank QuestionFill in the blank question.The first branches of the aorta provide blood to the myocardium. They are called the left and right arteries.

The __________ is the part of the descending aorta that extends from the diaphragm to the common iliac arteries.Multiple Choiceabdominal aortaaortic archthoracic aortaascending aorta