Which Artery Courses Along the Anterolateral Border of the Head

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which artery courses along the anterolateral border of the head of the pancreas?

• A) Superior mesenteric
• B) Splenic
• C) Cystic
• D) Gastroduodenal

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Definitions:

Visceral Pericardium

The inner layer of the pericardium that is in direct contact with the heart.

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the heart wall, composed of connective tissue and fat, providing lubrication for the heart.

Oxygen-rich Blood

Blood that has been oxygenated in the lungs and is carried to the body's tissues.

Pulmonary Circuit

The pathway by which blood travels from the heart to the lungs to be oxygenated and then back to the heart.