The Alternate Route of Blood Flow to a Body Part

question 76

Multiple Choice

The alternate route of blood flow to a body part through an anastomosis is called

• A)a thoroughfare channel.
• B)a blood reservoir.
• C)a detour route.
• D)collateral circulation.
• E)microcirculation.

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Definitions:

Vagus

A cranial nerve that is responsible for various functions including heart rate, digestion, and regulation of several physiological processes.

Obturator

Refers to structures, such as the obturator foramen or muscles, covering or closing an opening, specifically in the pelvis.

Phrenic

Pertaining to the diaphragm, such as the phrenic nerve which controls the diaphragm muscle, thus playing a vital role in the breathing process.

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerve fibers that runs from the spine, through the neck, to the axilla, and innervates the upper limb.