Which of the These Blood Vessels is Not a Visceral

Question

Which of the these blood vessels is not a visceral branch of the thoracic aorta?
A) intercostal arteries
B) pericardial arteries
C) bronchial arteries
D) esophageal arteries
E) mediastinal arteries

Accepted Answer

Intercostal arteries are not considered visceral branches of the thoracic aorta because they primarily supply the muscles and skin of the chest wall, not the organs (viscera) within the thoracic cavity.