The _______________ Artery Extends as the Axillary Artery

Question

The _______________ artery extends as the axillary artery.
A) subclavian
B) brachiocephalic
C) brachial
D) vertebral

Accepted Answer

The subclavian artery is a major blood vessel that extends from the aortic arch towards the upper extremities. It eventually becomes the axillary artery as it passes the lateral border of the first rib. The brachiocephalic artery is a branch of the aortic arch that supplies blood to the right arm and head and neck region. The brachial artery is a major blood vessel in the upper extremities that extends from the axillary artery and supplies blood to the forearm. The vertebral artery is a major blood vessel in the neck that supplies blood to the brain.