Emanating from the Descending Thoracic Aorta, the Vessels That Supply

question 115

Multiple Choice

Emanating from the descending thoracic aorta, the vessels that supply blood to the vertebral column area and the body wall are called the

• A) superior mesenteric arteries.
• B) basilar arteries.
• C) intercostal arteries.
• D) inferior mesenteric arteries.
• E) vertebral arteries.

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