Which of the Following Arteries is Not a Branch of the Aortic

Question

Which of the following arteries is not a branch of the aortic arch?
A)Left common carotid artery
B)Left subclavian artery
C)Right common carotid artery
D)Brachiocephalic trunk
E)All of these are branches of the aortic arch.

Accepted Answer

The right common carotid artery is not a direct branch of the aortic arch; it branches from the brachiocephalic trunk, whereas the left common carotid artery and the left subclavian artery are direct branches of the aortic arch.