Which of the Following Statements About the Subclavian Artery Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the subclavian artery is INCORRECT?

• A) first part lies medial to the anterior scalene muscle
• B) crosses over the first rib
• C) has a vertebral branch
• D) the right branches directly from the aortic arch
• E) gives rise to the thyrocervical trunk

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