Trace a Red Blood Cell from the Brachiocephalic Artery to the Thumb

question 49

Multiple Choice

Trace a red blood cell from the brachiocephalic artery to the thumb side of the hand. Although all of the arteries listed are included in the upper limb, not all will be used.
1) axillary artery
2) brachial artery
3) radial artery
4) subclavian artery
5) ulnar artery

• A) 1, 2, 3, 4
• B) 1, 2, 4, 3
• C) 3, 1, 2, 5
• D) 4, 1, 2, 3
• E) 4, 1, 2, 5

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