The Intercostal Arteries Are Branches of The

question 66

Multiple Choice

The intercostal arteries are branches of the:

• A)aortic arch
• B)abdominal aorta
• C)ascending aorta
• D)thoracic aorta

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Definitions:

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing sweat glands, hair follicles, and connective tissue.

Integumentary

Pertaining to the covering of the body, including skin, hair, nails, and related glands, serving as a protective barrier.

Constrict

To narrow; to become smaller because of contraction of a sphincter muscle.

Erythema

Diffuse redness over the skin because of capillary congestion and dilation of the superficial capillaries.