The End of the Aorta Occurs When the Vessel Bifurcates

Question

The end of the aorta occurs when the vessel bifurcates into the ________.
A) brachiocephalic artery
B) subclavian arteries
C) common iliac arteries
D) common carotid arteries
E) inferior mesenteric arteries

Accepted Answer

The aorta bifurcates into the left and right common iliac arteries, which supply blood to the pelvic organs and legs. The brachiocephalic artery, subclavian arteries, common carotid arteries, and inferior mesenteric arteries branch off from the aorta before it bifurcates.