The Artery That Arises from the Descending Aorta and Is

question 76

Multiple Choice

The artery that arises from the descending aorta and is immediately inferior to the celiac trunk is the _____ artery.

• A)inferior mesenteric
• B)right gastric
• C)common hepatic
• D)superior mesenteric
• E)splenic

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