After Passing the First Rib, the Subclavian Artery Becomes the ________

Question

After passing the first rib, the subclavian artery becomes the ________ artery.
A) radial
B) ulnar
C) brachial
D) axillary
E) digital

Accepted Answer

After passing the first rib, the subclavian artery becomes the axillary artery, as it travels through the axilla (armpit) before becoming the brachial artery. The radial and ulnar arteries are branches of the brachial artery, while the digital arteries are branches of the radial and ulnar arteries.