After Leaving the Thoracic Cavity and Passing Over the Outer

question 48

Multiple Choice

After leaving the thoracic cavity and passing over the outer border of the first rib, the subclavian artery becomes the ________.

• A) brachial artery
• B) radial artery
• C) clavicular artery
• D) axillary artery
• E) ulnar artery

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Definitions:

Eudicot

A major group of flowering plants that are characterized by having two seed leaves, or cotyledons, and a range of other structural features.

Monocot

Monocots, or monocotyledons, are a group of flowering plants characterized by having a single embryonic leaf (cotyledon), parallel leaf veins, and a fibrous root system.

Maturation

The process of becoming mature, involving the development and growth of an individual or organism to its full potential.

Woody Stem

A plant stem composed of wood, which contains lignin and cellulose, providing structural support and allowing perennial growth.