Asked by Pedro Mendes da Fonseca on May 28, 2024

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Which of the following arteries does NOT branch off from the brachial artery?

A) ulnar artery
B) collateral ulnar artery
C) axillary artery
D) median cubital artery
E) radial artery

Brachial Artery

The major blood vessel of the upper arm that supplies blood to the arm and hand.

Axillary Artery

A major blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the lateral aspect of the torso, armpit, and upper limb.

Median Cubital Artery

The median cubital artery is a superficial blood vessel in the elbow region that connects the cephalic and basilic veins and is often used for venipuncture.

  • Understand the beginnings of principal arteries emanating from the aorta and the regions they serve.
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zainab sohailMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The axillary artery is a major artery that branches off from the subclavian artery, not the brachial artery. The other four arteries listed all branch off from the brachial artery.