Asked by Daniel Brown on Jul 23, 2024

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Which artery supplies blood to the brachium?

A) subscapular artery
B) esophageal arteries
C) axillary artery
D) costocervical artery

Axillary Artery

An artery that carries oxygenated blood to the axilla (armpit) area and to the upper limb.

Brachium

The upper arm area between the shoulder and the elbow.

Costocervical Artery

An artery that supplies blood to the upper dorsal region of the body, including parts of the neck and shoulders.

  • Acquire an understanding of the main arteries present in the human body and their bifurcations.
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Connie FerrerJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The axillary artery is the main artery that supplies blood to the brachium. It is a continuation of the subclavian artery and it runs from the lateral border of the first rib to the lower border of the teres major muscle, where it becomes the brachial artery. The other arteries listed do not supply blood to the brachium.