The Right Common Carotid Artery and Right Subclavian Arteries Are

Question

The right common carotid artery and right subclavian arteries are branches of the ________.
A) thyrocervical trunk
B) vertebral artery
C) brachiocephalic trunk
D) aortic arch
E) pulmonary trunk

Accepted Answer

The right common carotid artery and right subclavian artery both arise from the brachiocephalic trunk, which is the first branch of the aortic arch in the thorax.